Police have arrested eleven suspects in connection with a deadly aggravated robbery that claimed the life of a Soroti City businesswoman, marking a major breakthrough in the case and strengthening hopes for justice.
According to the Uganda Police Force, investigators in the East Kyoga Region have made significant progress following the tragic killing of Kokunda Patricia, a 36-year-old mobile money operator, who was shot during a robbery on April 3, 2026.
The incident occurred at around 4:40 a.m. near Goalman Supermarket along Station Road in Soroti City, when armed assailants attacked the victim and fled with her handbag containing cash and other valuables.
Through swift, intelligence-led operations, police have expanded the number of suspects in custody from four to eleven, following coordinated arrests across Soroti, Amuria, Kalaki, and Abim districts.
The suspects in custody have been identified as:
- Epeu Simon alias Iboda, suspected to have pulled the deceased out of her vehicle
- Emenyu David alias Ogwang Sam alias Olipong, believed to be the shooter
- Okello Emmanuel alias Imorning, described as one of the main planners
- Eyamu Rashid alias Odekuro, alleged initiator of the robbery plan
- Elacu Alfred, suspected supplier of ammunition, together with his wife Akello Hellen
- Okello Alex
- Ojele Jorem alias Jogo
- Elwanu Julius
- Onebo Felix
- Akello Salume, wife to the suspected shooter
Police have also recovered key exhibits, including a rifle suspected to have been used in the shooting, ammunition, clothing linked to the suspects, a red numberless motorcycle, and a Tecno Canon phone belonging to the deceased.
In a further positive development, Shs 10.5 million has been recovered out of the estimated UGX 28 million stolen, with efforts ongoing to retrieve the remaining funds and apprehend additional suspects linked to the crime.
Rusoke Kituuma, the Uganda Police spokesperson confirmed the development on Sunday and reassured the public of their commitment to ensuring justice is served. He urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by sharing any credible information.
