School Director’s Wife Arrested Over Pupil’s Murder Case

Police in Soroti City have arrested Suzan Vivian Kedi, the wife of the director of Jozan Nursery and Primary School, as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of five-year-old Joan Faith Apio. Apio's body was discovered in a school latrine on February 5, 2025. The arrest occurred on Monday, February 10, and was confirmed by East Kyoga Regional Police Commander, Damalie Nachuha.

Nachuha stated that Kedi was taken into custody along with the director's brother, who was found at the school premises. Police have sealed off Jozan Nursery and Primary School, which has become the center of the investigation following the tragic death of Apio.

“It’s true she [Kedi] is in our custody over the murder of the pupil in the school. We also arrested the brother of the director, whom we found at the scene of the crime,” Nachuha told journalists on Monday evening. She urged the public to trust that the police are gathering evidence carefully and handling the matter professionally.

With Kedi’s arrest, the total number of suspects in the case has risen to five. Other individuals in custody include her husband, Joseph Kedi, the school director; headteacher David Kadimba; matron Osula Adongo; and an unnamed teacher. Although the police have not disclosed the specific roles of the suspects, they remain in detention as investigators work to clarify the circumstances surrounding Apio’s death.

In related developments, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding has called for the indefinite closure of Jozan Nursery and Primary School. The investigation has left the community anxious for answers, with many parents expressing concerns about the safety of their children in local schools. These concerns have sparked calls for stricter oversight of private educational institutions. Nachuha confirmed that once the investigations are completed, the suspects will be formally charged in court, although no specific timeline has been provided. "We are working carefully to ensure we build a strong case. Once all necessary procedures are completed, the suspects will face the law," she assured.