Communities
affected by cattle rustling in the Teso Sub Region have asked religious leaders
to spearhead efforts to end recent the vice.
The appeal was raised during a visit by a team of religious leaders to calm down
communities affected by cattle rustling. The visit was organized by Teso
Religious Leaders Efforts for Peace & Reconciliation (TERELEPER) the
unifying umbrella organization.
Members include
Bishop Kosea Odongo of Soroti Anglican Diocese Soroti, Bishop Joseph Eciru
Oliach Soroti Catholic diocese, Bishop Kokas Olupot Pentecostal Revival
Ministry, and Sheik Ismael Ocen Teso District Khadi
The religious leaders held brief prayers at Kapelebyong district headquarters
before getting visiting the camps. They include Obulin in Okungur
sub-county and Omokor in Okoboi parish Kapelebyong sub-county in Kapelebyong
district.
Francis Akorikin, the LCV Chairperson Kapelebyong said that religious leaders
play a crucial role in society. He emphasized the need for religious leaders
from Teso to reach out to the religious leaders in Karamoja and find out how to
end the hostilities brewing against neighboring people.
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Akiteng pleaded with the religious leaders to take the matter seriously and do
whatever it takes to bring back peace, coexistence, and reconciliation between
the people of Teso and Karamoja.
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Jimmy Erau
the Chairperson of LCIII Kapelebyong sub-county appreciated the role of the
religious leaders. He said that they have restored hope and confidence among
the affected communities.
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