According to Titus Komakech, the Kitgum District Surveillance focal person, all three new cases are from the same family in Lobene East, Labongo Akwang Sub-county.
The two suspects, identified only by their surnames, Komakech, 24, and Gung, 27, were caught breaking into the home of Bosco Ocaya Okidi, where they stole several items, including two chickens, a pair of black open shoes, a black backpack, and a radio. The suspects were apprehended with the stolen items
Eng. Moses Kakumba, the Quality Surveyor at the Ministry of Health, noted that the medical store will feature modern facilities, including a bulk store, cold room, porch, office for the pharmacist, and office for the secretary, among others.
Ocaya, who is suspected of killing his wife and three children, was found unconscious in the newly constructed Anglican church in the neighboring Pachua Pakuba village on Tuesday evening.
Ocaya allegedly stabbed his wife, Nancy Adoch, and their four children, before setting their house ablaze. He identified the victims as: Nancy Adoch the wife, Robinson Aken 10, Canon Omara 5, and Nancy Aloyo 3.
According to sources, the boy was admitted to the hospital on March 2, 2025, after he was referred from Paluda Health Center III in Palabek Ogili Sub-county Lamwo district before he presented symptoms similar to those of Ebola, including bleeding from gums and nose. Despite efforts by medical staff to manage his condition, the boy's health deteriorated rapidly, and he succumbed to his illness on Tuesday evening.
According to Peter Oyesigye, the Kitgum District Police Commander, the three suspects - Sunday Anyek, Denish Oryema, and Lubangakene Ronald - are being held at Kitgum Central Police Station for assaulting Jimmy Odongtoo, a resident of Lokororwe Village in Labongo Akwang Sub-county.
The cases were reported from Ocettoke East village, where a family of seven was rushed to Kitgum General Hospital (KGH) after exhibiting symptoms of cholera.
Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred on Tuesday when a group from the Akara pa Opwonya clan stormed Olima Village in Mucwini Sub-county. Armed with machetes and other weapons, they allegedly raided specific homes, looting livestock, household property, and farm produce.
According to a report compiled by Thomas Ojok, the Senior Administrator at Kitgum General Hospital, the breakdown of the units collected is as follows: On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Kitgum Bus Park collected 10 units, Kitgum Main Market collected 22 units, and Lolojo Center collected 26 units.
The blood donation drive, slated for January 30-31, 2025, is a response to the high demand for blood at Kitgum General Hospital and other health facilities in the district.shortage, which has compromised healthcare services
Titus Komakech, Kitgum's surveillance focal point person, revealed that the patient was isolated at Kitgum General Hospital last week following a positive Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) result.
The suspected cases, who belong to the same family, had been isolated at Kitgum General Hospital since Friday after being referred from Labongo Akwang Sub-county in Kitgum District.
Senior Administrator Thomas Ojok revealed that the modern digital X-ray machine, provided by the Ministry of Health, stopped working almost a year ago. Despite the hospital’s efforts to communicate the issue to the Ministry, both in writing and through physical visits, there has been no response or solution provided.
Joe Oloya, the Public Relations Officer for Aswa East Regional Police, attributed the accident to slippery road conditions that made controlling the vehicle difficult.
According to Kitgum District Police Commander, Superintendent of Police Peter Oyesigye, the mortuary attendant, Richard Okongo, was taken into custody after he refused to release the body of a deceased individual until he was paid his share of the fees.
Milton Odongo, the Pader Resident District Commissioner, reported that two gunmen forcefully entered Moro's shop and demanded money from his sales. However, upon his assertion that the money had been banked, they shot at him.
