Police in Amolatar District are holding the director of Kings of Kings Secondary School, Opio Jasper, over allegations of obtaining money by false pretence after he allegedly failed to register a student for examinations despite receiving payment.
Opio was arrested following a complaint by Adero Betty, 42, a resident of Angaoryemi Cell, Aweipeko Ward, Namasale Town Council, who accused him of failing to register her daughter, Angom Susan, after receiving money intended to facilitate the examination registration.
According to a statement issued by North Kyoga Regional Police spokesperson SP Okema, Adero reported the matter to Amolatar Central Police Station on October 12, 2026.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that on June 8, 2026, Opio allegedly received UGX 210,000 from Adero for the registration of her daughter but failed to complete the process, prompting the mother to seek police intervention.
“The suspect obtained money worth 210,000/= with intent to defraud… which he didn’t [do],” the police statement reads in part.
Police have registered the case as obtaining money by false pretence and confirmed that statements have been recorded from the complainant and the suspect, who remains in custody.
Investigators are yet to record statements from relevant witnesses and the alleged victim to complete the case file.
Once investigations are complete, the file will be submitted to the Resident State Attorney for perusal and legal guidance.
SP Okema also cautioned school directors and headteachers across the region against engaging in practices involving the alleged misuse of money intended for students’ examination registration.
“We wish to caution Directors of Schools and Headteachers against such bad practices. This must stop,” Okema said, warning that anyone found engaging in such conduct would be apprehended and charged accordingly.
The case highlights concerns over the handling of examination fees in educational institutions and the importance of ensuring that money collected for students’ academic requirements is used for its intended purpose.
The allegations against Opio remain subject to police investigations and the legal process.
