By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The West Nile Police have charged 16 suspects in connection with the murder of Dr. Paul Drilaba, the Ag District Health Officer of Arua. Dr. Drilaba was murdered on November 23, 2024, at Oyeku Village, Ajia Sub County.
According to SP Asea Collins, the Police Spokesperson, West Nile Region, the suspects were charged on Thursday, 5th December, 2024.
He says Police is working closely with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to ensure the case is prosecuted effectively adding that evidence collection is ongoing to build a strong case against those involved.
“The police urge the community to remain calm and allow the legal process to unfold. The Uganda Police Force is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for Dr. Drilaba’s family and the community,” says Asea.
Dr. Drileba was killed when he went to survey his land in Ojibari village, Ajia Sub County by a mob that questioned his ownership of the land.
Paul Bishop Drileba went to survey his land in Ojibari village early Saturday at 9 a.m., which he purchased in September. He was accompanied by seven other people, including a surveyor, to fix mark stones.
However, as soon as they started surveying, they were surrounded by a mob of over 100 people armed with pangas, arrows and bows.
Swaib Toko, the RDC Arua district who rushed to the scene confirmed the murder of Drileba saying the angry mob started cutting Drileba and the Surveyor with pangas as the others fled
