By Weswa Ronnie
TORORO
Beatrice Ekiling, a 50 year old female security guard has brutally met her demise while on duty at Tororo Cement Quarters in Tororo Municipality.
Ekiling was attached to Gideon Men Security Firm Company, was attacked and killed by unidentified assailants on Sunday, 16th March, 2025 at about 2:00AM and her body was discovered in a pool of blood, with her firearm abandoned beside her.
Reports state that the attackers were targeting motorcycles stored within the quarters, which were allegedly stolen during the incident.
Tororo Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Sadiq Bategana Bakale confirmed the developments, saying, “We found motorcycles stolen, and the lady was killed, but her gun was left behind. We have introduced a sniffer dog to track the culprits, and we shall do all it takes to bring them to book.”
Peter Odongo, one of the area residents believes the attackers were solely focused on stealing property and had no interest in taking the firearm.
Martin Opio, the area LC1 defense secretary, supported this claim and urged the police in the area to increase patrol exercise at night time.
“I believe the attack was about the stolen motorcycles. The attackers were likely not interested in the gun because they probably didn’t know how to operate it. They only know how to use weapons like pangas, knives, and hammers,” he said.
Ekiling, is a resident of Mayembe village in Asinge sub-county, Tororo District, and a widow and mother of seven. She had worked in the security sector for over 14 years to provide for her family. Two of her children are currently at university, while her youngest is in senior five.
Her neighbor, Paul Ochieng, recalled previous conversations with her about the risks of working night shifts.
IP Moses Mugwe, the Bukedi South Region Police Spokesperson confirmed the incident saying Ekiling’s body has been taken for a postmortem examination at Tororo hospital as authorities intensify their search for the culprits.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as investigations continue.
