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11 officials face police inquiry over missing Alito compensation millions

18 August 2026, 6:15 pm

Kole Town Council leaders engage with the community during a meeting to probe the alleged mismanagement of restocking compensation funds.

By Isaac Erick Odongo

Kole — Police have summoned four LC2 chairpersons and nine town council staff in Alito Town Council, Kole District, over the alleged siphoning of government war restocking compensation funds meant for conflict victims.

The nine officials are accused of fraudulently using the identities of verified beneficiaries to access compensation payouts without their knowledge or consent.

The scandal emerged during a community meeting at the Alito Town Council headquarters on Monday, August 17, where defrauded beneficiaries confronted local leaders over alleged ghost payouts.

Alito Town Council LC3 Chairperson Benedict Obote confirmed receiving formal complaints from all four wards involving at least 11 compromised payout files. He said nine of those accused of improperly accessing the funds are government employees, while three are non-residents.

Alito Town Council LC3 Chairperson Benedict Obote calls for a thorough investigation into the alleged misuse of war restocking compensation funds.

A ward-by-ward breakdown reveals systematic irregularities across the entire urban council. In Tekidi Ward, Town Agent Dorcus Ekit and Veterinary Officer Emmanuel Enyabu allegedly withdrew funds using the names of absent beneficiaries Joshua Ogwang and Nancy Akello. In Owani-Adilo Ward, Town Clerk Rebecca Abonyo and Town Agent Okello Sam allegedly drew money using the names of Timothy Odongo and Wilson Omongo respectively. Grace Obote, meanwhile, received only Shs 250,000 out of her Shs 5 million entitlement after Shs 4.75 million was allegedly diverted through Sarah Apio.

In Akor Ward, CDO Mistika Atiti and Town Agent Patrick Otim reportedly collected payouts under the names of Immaculate Anena and Awino Jenet. In Bua-Tyeno Ward, Town Agent George Okello allegedly used the name of Auma Anna, while Town Clerk Rebecca Abonyo faces a second allegation of drawing funds under the name of Akello Sophia.

All affected beneficiaries denied authorising any official to collect funds on their behalf. Mayor Obote condemned the alleged racket and questioned the involvement of former LC3 Chairperson Moses Ojok in facilitating the suspicious payouts.

District Woman Councillor Tamali Auma and Bua-Tyeno Ward Councillor Charles Okello called for an immediate audit, full recovery of the allegedly misappropriated funds and protection for whistleblowers. They noted that some local leaders had previously hesitated to speak out over fears of losing their jobs.

District Woman Councillor Tamali Auma calls on technocrats to adhere to guidelines in the management of restocking compensation funds.

The nine implicated officials have been given a five-day ultimatum to record statements at Kole Central Police Station.

The Government’s restocking initiative was launched to compensate households across the Lango, Acholi and Teso sub-regions for livestock lost during past insurgencies. However, the programme continues to face administrative delays, paperwork hurdles and allegations of corruption.