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UPDF soldier arrested after brother knifed to death

Police load the body of Joseph Opolot on a awiting patrol truck at Kobaale village, Kobaale parish, Kangole Sub County in Bukedea District after he was knifed to death. PHOTO/ GEORGE EMURON

What you need to know:

  • Kangole LCIII chairperson, Mr Michael Ocan condemned the act saying attack has left the community anxious.

Police in Bukedea District in Eastern Uganda have detained a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier after his brother was knifed to death in suspected night robbery.

Bukedea District police commander, Mr Emmy Lorika said Augustine Ocom, a resident of Kobaale village, Kobaale parish, Kangole Sub County was arrested after a police sniffer dog led detectives to his home following the murder of Joseph Opolot, a resident of the same village. 

“We received information from the local council one chairperson about the incident. The scene of crime officers together with the police sniffer dog visited the scene and managed to arrest one suspect who’s in our cells. The police sniffer dog led us to his home and we arrested him in order to help us with investigations,” said Mr Lorika.
Kobaale LCI chairperson, Mr Constantine Okasio said the soldier and another assailant who’s said to be on the run used a knife to kill his brother.

“It’s shocking news in my village to hear such a thing happening for the first time. Police searched the house of the deceased and found the blood-stained knife which is believed to be the murder weapon,” Mr Okasio said.
Opolot’s wife, Ms Catherine Imalingat narrated how her husband was allegedly killed.

“We were sleeping when two people kicked our door open. When I tried to wake my husband up, one of the assailants placed a knife on my throat and told me not to make an alarm as the other tied my husband. I heard my husband saying ‘Ocom you have decided to kill me!’. They then started asking for money and motorcycle logbook,” Ms Imalingat said.
Kangole LCIII chairperson, Mr Michael Ocan condemned the act saying attack has left the community anxious.

“I am witnessing this kind of incident in my sub county for the first time and I want to condemn it. Let’s learn how to resolve family disputes amicably rather than killing,” said Mr Ocan.
Opolot’s body was taken to Bukedea Health Center IV mortuary for post mortem.