Lira District police have arrested five individuals in connection with the mob killing of Otodi Solomon, 28, a resident of Okeno Village, Angolocom Parish, Agweng Sub-County, Lira District.
According to North Kyoga Region Police Spokesperson SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, the incident occurred on October 1, 2025, at around 12:30 a.m.
It is alleged that Ayugi Rose Ogwang, a resident of Okeno Village, was asleep inside her house when she heard her goats making noise. Upon checking, she discovered that two goats were missing and noticed a motorcycle moving away. She raised an alarm, prompting members of the community to respond.
As the crowd chased the moving motorcycle, one goat reportedly fell off. The owner confirmed it was her stolen goat. The rider, later identified as Otodi Solomon, was pursued until around 5:00 a.m., when Ogora clan leaders apprehended him.
He was interrogated and allegedly confessed to stealing the goats and taking the second one to Ayeni Sam of Alenga Village. The clan leaders reportedly became angry and began beating him. Otodi sustained severe injuries and allegedly died as a result.
The LC1 Chairperson, Ocen Augustine, was informed and later reported the incident to Agweng Town Council Police Station.
Police Action Taken:
A case of murder by mob action was officially registered at Agweng Town Council Police Station.
The scene of crime was visited and documented by the Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO).
Statements were recorded from relevant witnesses.
Five suspects were arrested to assist in the investigations. These include:
- Ayugi Rose Ogwang (owner of the goat)
- Okec Martin, Otim Bosco, and Omara Santao (clan leaders)
- Minyang Francis (father of the deceased)
The body of the deceased was conveyed to Lira Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
SP Okema described the incident as unfortunate and urged the public and clan leaders to respect the rule of law. He appealed to communities to report suspected criminals to the police for lawful arrest and prosecution, rather than taking the law into their own hands.
