Bees attack goats, leaving house destroyed by fire in Pader

31 October 2026, 6:48 am

By Denis Luis Opiyo

A resident of Pader District is counting his losses after a swarm of bees attacked 13 goats he was keeping, killing four and leaving the remaining animals affected.

The incident occurred on Thursday, 29 October 2026, in Wiraa East, Otong Parish, Ogom Sub-county, although the circumstances that triggered the attack remain unclear.

The goat keeper, Awor Koirna, reportedly had four beehives.

According to Koirna, efforts by people who rushed to rescue the animals involved using fire to drive away the bees. However, the fire reportedly spread to his house, destroying several household belongings.

Editorial note: The source refers to the goat keeper as both Awor Koirna and Korina. I have used Awor Koirna consistently, but please confirm the correct spelling of the name before publication.

Otto George, the LC1 chairperson, confirmed the death of the four goats and the destruction of the house by fire.

The incident has left Koirna counting his losses, while the condition of the surviving goats remains uncertain.