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Reports indicate that a confrontation arose when Okello demanded money from Ogwang. This led to a struggle in which Okello attempted to disarm his father, prompting him to fire a bullet that fatally injured his son.
Okello was rushed to Lira Medical Center but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Ogwang voluntarily surrendered to the Lira-City Central Police Station.
Mr Patrick Jimmy Okema, the North Kyoga Police Spokesperson, revealed that Okello was a UPDF deserter with a history of violence. Additionally, a Pistol No UG IND 99702870, along with 5 rounds of ammunition, were recovered.
“The killer gun has been recovered, with five rounds of ammunitions and exhibited. We are yet to ascertain whether the suspect acquired the pistol legally or not as further investigations continue,” he said.
The deceased’s body is lying at Lira Regional Referral Hospital’s mortuary pending a postmortem examination.
In a surprising turn, numerous city residents took to social media advocating for Ogwang’s immediate release, asserting that his actions prevented violent crimes in the city.
They claimed the deceased had masterminded criminal activities. This is especially in areas like Central Park and Ireda Shamba.
The deceased’s former schoolmate described him as a “violent person” who frequently engaged in physical altercations, even with school authorities.
“I shared the same class with Okello. He was possessed with fighting. He would fight students, cooks, guards, teachers, and anyone who could come his way. When he was dismissed from school at the assembly, he went in front to receive his expulsion letter and immediately tore it right there and majestically matched out of the gate in peace,” he said.
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