The Police Spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke, has revealed that the force in East Kyoga Region has so far arrested 11 suspects in the aggravated robbery and murder by shooting that claimed the life of Kokunda Patricia, a 36-year-old businesswoman and mobile money operator in Soroti City.
Kituuma noted that Police’s swift response led to a breakthrough in the investigations, following the April 3rd incident that occurred at around 4:40 am near Goalman Supermarket along Station Road, when unidentified assailants shot the victim and fled with her handbag containing cash and other valuables.
“From the initial four suspects arrested, the number has since grown to eleven (11), following sustained intelligence-led operations across Soroti, Amuria, Kalaki, and Abim Districts” he said.
Kituuma noted that those so far arrested include; Epeu Simon alias Iboda – suspected to have pulled the deceased out of her vehicle, Emenyu David alias Ogwang Sam alias Olipong – believed to be the shooter. Okello Emmanuel alias Imorning – described as one of the main planners and Eyamu Rashid alias Odekuro – alleged initiator of the robbery plan.
Other suspects include; Elacu Alfred – suspected supplier of ammunition, together with his wife Akello Hellen, Okello Alex, Ojele Jorem alias Jogo, Elwanu Julius, Onebo Felix, and Akello Salume (wife to the shooter).
Additionally, Kituuma revealed that key exhibits have been recovered including a rifle suspected to have been used in the shooting, ammunition, clothing worn during the operation, a red numberless motorcycle, and a Tecno Canon phone belonging to the deceased.
“The total cash recovered stands at UGX 10.5 million, out of an estimated UGX 28 million said to have been robbed” he said.
Kituuma revealed that investigations are ongoing to trace the remaining suspects and establish the full network involved in this organized armed robbery.
Below is the Video footage of the Aggravated Robbery and Murder of Kokunda Patricia
