The Territorial Police in Lira-City Central Division have opened a Death Enquiry File (DEF) to investigate the mysterious death of Opio Robert, a 45-year-old manager at Rehema Hotel, located in Tedam Cell, Barogole Ward, Lira-City West Division.
According to preliminary reports, Opio was found lifeless in one of the hotel’s rooms on the morning of October 28, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m.
Staff members revealed that on the evening of October 27, the deceased had been in the company of colleagues before retiring to his room at an undisclosed time.
The police, led by the Division Police Commander (DPC), swiftly responded to the scene.
The Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) and detectives cordoned off the area, documented evidence, and later transported the body to Lira Regional Referral Hospital Mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Relatives disclosed that Opio had a history of epilepsy, raising suspicions that a medical episode may have led to his sudden demise.
Statements from family members and hotel staff have been recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
SP PJ Okema, the Public Relations Officer for the North Kyoga Region, expressed condolences to the bereaved family and stated that further investigative steps will be determined once the postmortem report is available.
Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward as inquiries continue. Updates will be provided as the case develops.
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