Police Officer Attacked, Clobbered on His Way to Work

On 6th January 2024, at approximately 08:00pm, Police Officer PC Otwani Richard, stationed at CPS Tororo, was assaulted while en route to guard NIRA Offices Tororo. The incident occurred in the South Central East Zone, Eastern Division Tororo Municipality, Tororo District. 

Unidentified assailants targeted him, striking him on the head with a blunt object and robbing his AK-47, serial number 835517-0956, loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition. A vigilant bodaboa rider rescued the victim, who was subsequently transported to CPS Tororo and reported the incident. 

Tororo CPS registered the case under SD 66/06/01/2024. Responding swiftly, SOCO, CI, DISO, and detectives led by SP Kimuli Adam, DPC Tororo, visited the crime scene. PC Otwani Richard received medical attention at Tororo General Hospital. Investigations into this matter are ongoing.