Bukedea Councilor Charged in Court over Robbery and Assault of LC V Chairperson Aspirant.

The State House Anti-Corruption unit in liaison with Police, have today arraigned Malinga Dan, a Bukedea Town Councillor, before the Magistrate Court of Bukedea. He allegedly mobilized & led the goons who assaulted & robbed one of the aspirants for the LCV chairperson by-election, Mr. Omagor Steven.

The assault occurred on June 6, 2023, when the aforementioned aspirant approached the Electoral Commission gate at Bukedea to present himself for nomination as a candidate for the by-election. The assault was intended to prevent his nomination for the position. This action follows a directive by His Excellency the President to the Head of State Anti Corruption Unit, Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, to investigate the criminal activities committed during the by-election. Malinga has been remanded until 26/07/2023.