In a disturbing incident, 22-year-old Otwii Tom, popularly known as Morning, met a tragic end on the night of January 6, 2024, in Lela Tala Cell, Angwetigwet Ward, Lira-City West Division.
The North Kyoga Police spokesperson, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, revealed that a quarrel during a disco dance escalated into a fatal fight between Otwii Tom and 23-year-old Jonga Morris, a boda-boda rider from Boroboro.
Following the altercation, Otwii Tom was reportedly beaten and killed, his body later discovered dumped along Lira-Soroti highway. A murder case has been registered, and the victim’s body awaits a postmortem examination at Lira Regional Hospital’s Mortuary according to SP Okema.
Preliminary findings describe the deceased wearing black trousers and canvas shoes, displaying injuries on his left hand, broken jaws, and apparent signs of strangulation.
SP Okema emphasized that the motive behind the attack remains unclear. Jonga Morris, the suspect, has been apprehended and is currently in custody as the investigation unfolds. The case will be submitted to RCSA for legal evaluation before proceeding to court on murder charges.
○●END____
