Police Investigate Shooting Death of Petta Police Post Boss in Tororo

Tororo police are investigating the shooting death of IP OKWELE MOSES, the officer in charge of Petta police post in Petta sub-county. Preliminary findings suggest that Sgt Ochom William Francis (No.23882), a junior officer at the same police post, shot his boss after a small quarrel, resulting in four gunshot wounds to Okwele’s stomach. Ochom, who sustained leg wounds, is admitted to Tororo General Hospital, while Okwele’s body is at Tororo Main Hospital for postmortem. Tororo district CID D/SP Batumwa Charles confirmed the incident, stating that inquiries are ongoing.