Police in East Kyoga Region have made significant progress in investigating an 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.
The incident occurred on 3rd April 2026, at around 4:40 a.m. near Goalman Supermarket along Station Road, when unidentified assailants shot the victim and fled with her handbag containing cash and other valuables.
Swift response by the Police led to a breakthrough in the investigations. 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.
Those 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.
• Eyamu Rashid alias Odekuro – alleged initiator of the robbery plan.
• 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).
So far, 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.
Investigations continue to trace the remaining suspects and establish the full network involved in this organized armed robbery.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and share any credible information with the nearest police station.
ACP Kituuma Rusoke psc
PRO-UPF
