They were detained in connection with the death of Joel Ogenrwot, a resident of Lagot Oywec village in Okidi Parish Atiak Sub County in Amuru district. They are Patrick Ocen alias Tabu, Godfrey Okwera and Morris Okello.
Gerald Alfred Ocen, the Oitino Parish LC3 councilor says the violence which started at around 3:00p.m left several residents homeless. He says the situation was contained by armed Police personnel.
The Sunday storm destroyed the office block housing the Lukole Sub County chairperson, Sub-county chief, Uganda Police, Assistant Accounting Officer as well as the community development officer.
The pilgrims started the walk with just their Bibles, Rosary and faith in their hearts determined to arrive at the final resting place of the Uganda Martyrs at Namugongo, located about 332 Kilometers away from their homeland.
Dr. David Alobo, the Executive Director Xsabo Group says they downgraded the capacity of the plant from 2 Megawatts to 500KW after a baseline assessment indicated that it will adequately meet the current demands of the area.
The rest is to facilitate pilgrims who have suffered blisters in their feet recuperate. They have so far covered 112 Kilometers from their starting point in Gulu cathedral, leaving them with 223 Kilometers to Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrine.
