By Okidi Patrick
Murder Investigation Underway by police in Oyam District.
A chilling case of murder by assault has shaken the community of Anamocamobago Village in Oyam District, North Kyoga Region. The incident, which occurred on December 10, 2025, has left residents in shock and police scrambling to piece together the events surrounding the brutal killing.
According to a statement from the Territorial Police, the victim, 47-year-old Aceng Lucy, a peasant farmer, was allegedly murdered by her nephew, 23-year-old Ejura Dickens, at their family homestead. The suspect had reportedly been angry with the deceased over allegations that he had raped his cousin sister, which Aceng Lucy had shared with the community.
The events unfolded on the evening of December 10, when Ejura Dickens allegedly woke up his grandmother, Abodo Siliberia, and told her that he had “prepared a house where Aceng Lucy would stay forever” before fleeing the scene. Abodo Siliberia rushed to Aceng Lucy’s house, where she found her lying dead in the doorway with severe head injuries and bleeding.
The incident was reported to the police by the area LC1 Chairperson, Mr. Abongo Francis, on December 11, 2025, at around 8:19 am. Police immediately launched an investigation, registering the case and commencing a thorough inquiry.
A team of Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) and Homicide detectives from Oyam Central Police Station visited the crime scene, where they recovered a wooden log believed to be the murder weapon from the suspect’s house. Ejura Dickens was later arrested and is currently being held in detention pending interrogation and further investigation.
The body of the deceased has been taken to Anyeke HCIV mortuary for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Police are continuing to investigate the matter, and further updates are expected in due course.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the need for greater awareness and support for victims of violence and their families. The police have urged anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist with the investigation.
In a statement, Public Relations Officer Patrick Jimmy Okema, appealed for calm and cooperation from the public as the police work to bring the perpetrator to justice. “We are committed to ensuring that justice is served, and we will do everything in our power to support the family and community affected by this tragedy,” Okema said.
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