Summary:
- The victim, identified as Ociti John Bosco, a resident of Mora East Village, was shot and killed on Saturday night by gunmen suspected to be Karimojong warriors.
AGAGO: Police in Agago district are investigating the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man in Mora West Village, Paimol Sub County.
The victim, identified as Ociti John Bosco, a resident of Mora East Village, was shot and killed on Saturday night by gunmen suspected to be Karimojong warriors.
According to IP Oloya Joe, the Acting Aswa East Region Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred around 9 PM when three armed warriors stormed the home of Oyet Reagan, a neighbor of Ociti.
The assailants, armed with a single firearm, reportedly demanded money and a phone from Oyet before forcing him to accompany them to a nearby army barracks.
IP Oloya recounted that Ociti approached Oyet’s home to investigate the commotion and recognized the intruders as Karimojong warriors. Upon realizing the danger, Ociti attempted to flee but was shot in the back. The bullet exited through his mouth, killing him instantly.
The suspects reportedly stole a TECNO phone with an MTN line registered in the name of Okema Kenneth before fleeing the scene.
A case of murder by shooting has been registered at Laimutto Police Station. After a postmortem was conducted at the scene, Ociti’s body was handed over to his family for burial.
Investigations into the incident are underway, with police recording statements from witnesses and planning to track the stolen phone to identify the suspects.
IP Oloya has urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement by providing any information that could lead to the suspects’ arrest.
