Presiding over the mass, Rev. Fr. Michael Omaria delivered an emotional plea for justice, urging society to uphold moral values. He consoled Apio’s grieving mother, assuring her that God would not ignore her tears.
According to East Kyoga Regional Police Commander Damalie Nachuha, Dr. Odongo was driving a white Toyota Hilux (registration number UAJ 660D) from Mbale toward Soroti when he reportedly lost control of his vehicle upon reaching Awoja Bridge
The deceased, identified as Julius Owino, a 55-year-old man from Aberan Village, was reportedly ambushed and stabbed to death by his cousin, Fidel Olwit, aged 56, from the same village.
After killing the children, the driver fled the scene but attempts to to chase him down, they were unsuccessful. The driver is known to be from Kachumbala and has a history of driving the Land Cruiser while under the influence of alcohol.
