By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
LIRA CITY
Police in North Kyoga Region, Lira City, on Sunday 2nd November 2025 arrested three suspects for attempting to bribe a UNEB Scout in an effort to influence the conduct of Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) that commenced this morning, 3rd November.
The suspects include Odongo George, Director of Atura Community Day Primary School, Ekut Simon 32, a former teacher at the same school and Awoko Lovisa 26, a teacher at St. Gracious Primary School, Barapwo, Lira City West Division.
Jennifer Kalule Musamba, the UNEB Principal PRO says the trio allegedly attempted to bribe a UNEB Scout, Ayoo Christine from Lira, assigned to supervise PLE in Oyam District. They offered the scout a bribe of Shillings One Million.
Police, acting swiftly on a tip-off, arrested the suspects at Garden Hotel, Lira City, and recovered the money, which has been exhibited.
North Kyoga Police spokesperson, SP Patrick Jimmy Okema said investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be arraigned before court.
“They will be charged under section 26 (1) g, of the UNEB Act. CAP 259. It provides for a maximum term of imprisonment of five years upon conviction, or a fine of twenty million shillings or both.” Said SP Okema.
UNEB ED, Mr. Dan Odongo has cautioned the public and all those involved in the supervision of the PLE to desist from indulging in acts of aiding and abetting malpractice.
