By Emmanuel Okol
KATAKWI
The Councilor of Kasola Ward, Usuk Town Council and Turnboy have been arrested for assaulting Hazel Amodoi a resident of Ongongoja Sub County.
The duo was arrested recently after Amodoi reported the case to Katakwi central police station.
According to Amodoi, the duo identified as Jude Okiror councilor and Bosco Egwang a Turnboy who all supporters of Hon Bosco Okiror MP of Usuk County assaulted him on Sunday 19the May, 2024 in Usuk town council.
Amodoi added that the duo assaulted him because of supporting Richard Ongorok and posting him over social media.
Ongobe Lawrence, one of the witnesses confirms the incident saying the duo got Amodoi seated at Usuk Town Council and started questioning and holding him.
Ongobe said, later the duo started beating Amodoi while mentioning social media issues.
Meanwhile, Okiror in his statement accuses Amodoi of having become an ape in social media by abusing leaders.
However, D/ASP Magoola Anthony, the O/C CID Katakwi district confirmed the case was opened with SD 16/19/05/2024 and the matter taken to the Resident State Attorney for perusal.
He added that the duo was given police bond on Wednesday following the scrutiny of the file by RSA.
