UPDF soldier pleads guilty to murdering four family members
What you need to know:
- The 3rd infantry division court martial on Monday charged him with four counts of murder contrary to section 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 120 and killing unborn child is contrary to section 212 of the Penal Code Act.
- Pt Okello will appear before the same court today February 06, 2019 for ruling.
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier accused of shooting dead four family members in Alebtong District in December last year has pleaded guilty to four counts of murder against him.
Pt Isaac Newton Okello, a 43-year-old UPDF soldier attached to the 3rd Infantry Division in Moroto pleaded guilty to shooting dead a 35-year-old Emmy Okello (his brother), a 29-year-old Betty Arao (wife to the brother who was seven months pregnant) and their three-year-old son, Elvis Okullo.
While appearing before the 3rd Infantry Division court martial chaired by Col J.B Katongole on Tuesday in Alebtong District, Pt Okello told court that he killed his brother because of land wrangles. Pt Okello also told court that he was bitter with his brother for grabbing his girlfriend.
Pt Okello further accused the late Emmy Okello of using witchcraft to kill their other brother, something he said prompted him to revenge by shooting the whole family.
Back ground
Pt Okello attached to UPDF 405 Brigade in Moroto District was arrested on December 12, 2018, three days after the shooting.
The 3rd infantry division court martial on Monday charged him with four counts of murder contrary to section 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 120 and killing unborn child is contrary to section 212 of the Penal Code Act.
Pt Okello will appear before the same court today February 06, 2019 for ruling.
