{UAH} Gang of youth stage road block, rob travellers

Dan Bwanika/ Tony Owana,

I did not realise the situation there is completely out of hand. and that the feral regime of Kayibanda is beginning to reap what it sowed.

Bobby

Gang of youth stage road block, rob travellers

SUNDAY AUGUST 11 2019

    

Some of the youth who were arrested. Photo by Tobbias Jolly Owiny 

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By TOBBIAS JOLLY OWINY & CISSY MAKUMBI

KITGUM- Police are detaining a group of youth who staged a roadblock near Orom Trading centre, in  Kitgum District and robbed travellers.

Information Daily Monitor obtained indicates that the youth who had batons, machetes, and catapults, staged the roadblock on Saturday night.

Most victims were mourners who were returning from the funeral of Elevania Akere, the mother of Maj Santos Okot Lapolo, the Gulu District Resident District Commissioner (RDC).

One of the victims only identified as Mr Otim said the youth stopped all vehicles and ordered  passenger to surrender money and other valuables.

"They were too arrogant and threatened to beat anyone who resisted. They confiscated mobile phones and money and other valuables," Mr Otim said.

The Aswa Region Police Spokesman, Mr Patrick Jimmy Okema was one of the victims. 

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