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Aswa East Regional Police Spokesperson, IP Joe Oloya, stated that other suspects involved in the mob justice are still at large and urged them to report to the nearest police unit for questioning.
LAMWO: Police in Lamwo District have arrested three individuals for allegedly lynching a suspected mobile phone thief in Pawena Village, Palabek Gem sub-county.
The deceased, identified as Nyeko Alfred, a resident of the same village, was accused of stealing two mobile phones.
According to reports, on March 11, 2025, angry residents assaulted Nyeko at his father’s home, administering ten strokes of the cane until he lost consciousness. He was later taken to Palabek Gem Health Centre III, where he was pronounced dead.
Among those detained are the LCI Chairperson, Jimmy Komakech, the deceased’s father, Ken Ocan, and Richard Odokonyero.
Aswa East Regional Police Spokesperson, IP Joe Oloya, stated that other suspects involved in the mob justice are still at large and urged them to report to the nearest police unit for questioning.
Oloya confirmed that the trio would soon be arraigned in court on murder charges once investigations are complete. He also urged the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
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