Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson, revealed that the duo took advantage of a heavy downpour to remove an iron sheet from the roof of their cell and flee.
Longole noted that the duo managed to remove one iron sheet from the roof of the cell during heavy downpour and varnished.
The police in Nabilatuk district are appealing to the public for
assistance in locating two suspects who escaped from custody. The suspects,
identified as Philip Ichumar, 23 years old, charged with stealing cattle, and
Owalinga Lopul, 19 years old, charged with aggravated defilement, managed to
escape from the Nabilatuk Central Police Station at approximately 6:00 pm on
Wednesday.
Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson,
revealed that the duo took advantage of a heavy downpour to remove an iron
sheet from the roof of their cell and flee. Following the escape, a team of
detectives, led by the district CID Officer of Nabilatuk, visited the scene and
registered a case of escape from lawful custody against the two suspects.
Additionally, the officer on duty was charged with negligence.
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In a statement, Longole emphasized the importance of community
partnership in the search for the suspects. This incident follows a similar
occurrence just two weeks ago when four police officers from Moroto Central
Police Station were arrested after an aggravated defilement suspect escaped
from their custody.
The suspect, identified as Alfred Mukusu, was accused of
allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl in Natumukasikou Ward, Moroto
municipality. The police are determined to ensure the swift recapture of the
escaped suspects and to address any lapses in security and custody procedures
to prevent such incidents in the future.
