By Our Reporter
ENTEBBE
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has obtained a conviction against Rev. Father Dominic Alinga for murdering one John Bosco Ngorok, a URA official and attempting to murder Moses Abigaba.
In October 2024, Rev. Father Dominic Alinga was charged with the murder of one John Bosco Ngorok and the attempted murder of one Moses Abigaba.
The offences arose from an incident on 2nd August 2024, when Rev. Father Alinga, suspecting that John Bosco Ngorok had exposed his secrets leading to his suspension, lured him into a meeting.
While travelling together towards Entebbe, Rev. Father Alinga attacked and stabbed Ngorok. As Ngorok attempted to seek help, he was assisted by Moses Abigaba, whom Rev. Father Alinga also targeted, knocking them with a vehicle before fleeing the scene. Ngorok later succumbed to his injuries.
Following the incident, Rev. Father Alinga attempted to conceal evidence and fled to Tororo, where he later confessed to a fellow priest and handed himself over to police.
On 23rd July 2026, Rev. Father Dominic Alinga appeared before Hon. Lady Justice Flavia Nabakooza, and when the charges of murder and attempted murder were read to him, he pleaded guilty.
He was convicted and sentenced to serve an imprisonment term of 21 years for Murder and 10 years for Attempted Murder. The sentences are to run concurrently. Court also made compensation orders for Moses Abigaba.
Ms. Janet Kitimbo, Resident State Attorney, Entebbe, represented the ODPP.
The conviction and sentence of this Reverend Father demonstrate that no one is above the law, not even religious personalities.
This case serves as a reminder that criminal responsibility is irrespective of an individual’s social standing, profession, or religious office.
The Office of the DPP commends the prosecutors and investigators who contributed to securing the conviction and sentence.
It expresses sympathy to the victim’s family and those affected by these tragic events. It is hoped that the outcome of this case reinforces public confidence in the criminal justice system and underscores that acts of violence will be met with the full force of the law.
