Summary:
- The deceased, identified as Rtd. Rev. Canon Paul Ediu, was a resident of Agiret Village, Alengo Parish, Atiira Sub-county in Serere District.
SERERE: Police in Serere District are investigating the murder of a 70-year-old retired Reverend Canon in the Anglican Church of Uganda, who was killed by unknown assailants.
The deceased, identified as Rtd. Rev. Canon Paul Ediu, was a resident of Agiret Village, Alengo Parish, Atiira Sub-county in Serere District.
The suspected murder, reported under case file DEF 003/2024, was brought to police attention by D/CPL Etoori David, an officer attached to Atiira Police Post. Police say the incident occurred on the night of December 2, 2024, at an unknown time.
Damali Nachuha, the East Kyoga Regional Police Commander, confirmed the incident and revealed that a suspect, identified as 21-year-old Isaac Etanu, the son of the deceased, has been arrested to aid investigations. Etanu had reportedly been sharing the house with the deceased at the time of his death.
“It is alleged that on December 3, 2024, at around 12:30 a.m., the deceased was found dead inside his house. We are still investigating the matter and searching for other potential culprits to bring them to justice,” Nachuha stated.
Nachuha said that the body was taken to Serere Health Center IV mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Meanwhile, the Bishop of the Diocese of Soroti, Rt. Rev. Kosea Odongo, expressed his deep sorrow over the brutal killing of Rev. Canon Ediu.
Bishop Odongo described the deceased as a faithful servant of God who rose through the ranks of the Church, serving in various parishes and as the Archdeacon of Amuria.
The Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Canon Samuel Ediau, announced that Rev. Canon Ediu’s burial will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Agiret Village, Alengo Parish, Atiira Sub-county, Serere District.
The body has been transferred to Bethesda Hospital in Soroti for further management ahead of the burial.
