Summary:
- Amodoi claimed that the assault occurred because he supports Richard Ongorok and had posted about him on social media
KATAKWI: The Councilor of Kasola ward in Usuk town council, Jude Okiror, and a taxi conductor named Bosco Egwang, have been arrested for assaulting Hazel Amodoi, a resident of Ongongoja Sub County.
The arrests followed Amodoi’s report to the Katakwi Central Police Station.
According to Amodoi, Jude Okiror, the councilor, and Bosco Egwang, both supporters of Hon. Bosco Okiror, the MP of Usuk County, assaulted him on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Usuk town council.
Amodoi claimed that the assault occurred because he supports Richard Ongorok and had posted about him on social media.
Ongobe Lawrence, a witness, confirmed the incident, stating that the duo approached Amodoi while he was seated in Usuk, began questioning him, and eventually started beating him while referring to his social media activities.
In his statement, Jude Okiror claimed that Amodoi had been abusive towards leaders on social media.
D/ASP Magoola Anthony, the O/C CID of Katakwi district, confirmed that the case was registered with reference number SD 16/19/05/2024 and has been forwarded to court for review.
He added that both suspects were granted police bond yesterday after the state reviewed the case file.
