Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Public Relations Officer, explained that the deceased, identified as Alfred Nyeko, was accused of stealing two phones, from Pawena Trading Center in Palabek Abera Sub-county, Lamwo District.
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.
