By Okidi Patrick
Man Beaten to Death at a Drinking Joint in Dokolo District.
DOKOLO, UGANDA- April 2, 2026: The Territorial Police in Dokolo District are investigating a case of murder by assault that occurred on the night of 2nd April 2026, at an unknown time within Akaidebe Cell, Central Ward, Dokolo Town Council.
The incident was reported on 4th April 2026 at 09:30 hours by one Ogwang Jacob, a 43-year-old peasant farmer and LC I Chairperson of Akaidebe Cell. The deceased has been identified as Onyot Zakayo, a 26-year-old resident of the same area.
According to SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, preliminary findings indicate that the deceased was in the company of others consuming alcohol at a local bar within Dokolo Town Council when a misunderstanding arose, escalating into a violent altercation.
During the fight, the suspect, identified as Okai Solomon, an 18-year-old resident of Akaidebe Cell, together with others still at large, allegedly assaulted the deceased, inflicting injuries that led to his death.
Police have since registered a case of murder by assault.The scene of crime was visited and documented by the District CID Officer alongside homicide Scene of Crime personnel. Okema added that the body of the deceased was examined using Police Forms 48A and 48B by a medical officer at Dokolo Health Centre IV and later handed over to the relatives for burial arrangements.
Meanwhile statements have been recorded from relevant witnesses to support the ongoing investigations. One suspect, Okai Solomon, has been arrested and is currently in custody to assist police with inquiries, while efforts to apprehend the other suspects are still ongoing.
Investigations into the matter are still underway, and the territorial Police in Dokolo district call upon the public to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement officers by providing any relevant information that may aid in the arrest of the remaining suspects. Further updates will be provided as inquiries progress in the matter.
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