By Emmanuel Okol
KATAKWI
Katakwi Grade One Court has remanded Usuk Town Council Councillor, Jude Okiror and a taxi turn-man, Bosco Egwang on accusations of assaulting Hazel Amodoi, a resident of Ongongoja Sub County.
The two who appeared before the court on Thursday, 30th May, 2024 were denied bail after pleading guilty to the charges saying the victim was interfering with the work of their candidate, MP Bosco Okiror.
The report indicates that the two who are agents to the Usuk MP Bosco Okiror assaulted Amodoi on 9th of May 2024 accusing him of being deeply involved in supporting Richard Ongorok, Okiror’s political nemesis.
They were denied a court bail and remanded until 6th June 2024.
D/ASP Magoola Anthony, the O/C CID Katakwi district confirmed the development saying, the case of assault was opened under SD 16/19/05/2024 and Resident State Attorney finished perusal.
Ongobe Lawrence, one of the witnesses confirms the incident saying the duo got Amodoi seated at Usuk Town Council and started questioning and beating him.
