Summary:
- Aswa East Regional Police Spokesperson, IP Joes Oloya, confirmed the incident and reported that a murder case has been registered and is under investigation.
KITGUM: A tragic incident unfolded in Lamogi Village, Ladotonen Parish, Kiteny Sub-County, Kitgum District, on Monday, January 6, 2025, when a 20-year-old man was murdered by his colleague over a Shs2,000 debt.
The deceased, identified as Odongo Denis, also known as Richard, was allegedly struck on the head with a pounding stick by Ocan Patrick, a 25-year-old resident of the same village.
According to a police report, the altercation began as a misunderstanding between the two over the unpaid debt. The argument escalated, prompting Ocan to retrieve a pounding stick from the homestead of his in-law, Kidega Bosco, which he used to fatally assault Odongo.
The victim succumbed to his injuries while being transported to Namokora Health Centre IV.
Aswa East Regional Police Spokesperson, IP Joes Oloya, confirmed the incident and reported that a murder case has been registered and is under investigation. Police detectives visited the crime scene, documented evidence, and recorded statements from witnesses to support the ongoing investigation.
The suspect, Ocan Patrick, is currently in police custody, while Odongo’s body was taken to Namokora Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination.
IP Oloya urged the community to remain calm, assuring them that investigators are working diligently to ensure the suspect is brought to justice.
He also emphasized the importance of resolving disputes peacefully through local leaders and dialogue, stressing the need to respect the sanctity of life.
