Omuge parish security meeting passes eight resolutions to curb rising theft

1 October 2026, 7:35 pm

By Baker Okello

A security meeting held on Wednesday, September 30, in Omuge Parish, Alito Subcounty, Kole District, has passed eight resolutions aimed at addressing a recent rise in theft and other security concerns in the area.

The development was confirmed by Omuge Parish LC2 Chairperson Ongom Solo during an exclusive interview with our reporter.

Ongom said the meeting resolved to ban the nighttime movement of livestock, following concerns that the practice was being exploited by thieves to transport stolen cattle and goats to distant markets or hideouts.

The meeting also resolved to take action against parents who deny their children access to education, a practice local leaders associate with increased youth involvement in insecurity.

Other resolutions include requiring all bar owners to stop playing music after 10pm and directing landlords to register their tenants with the respective area LC1 chairpersons.

The meeting further resolved that any teacher found drinking alcohol during class hours should be arrested, while drinking hours in the area will be regulated between 10am and 10pm.

Local leaders say the resolutions are intended to strengthen community participation in maintaining security by giving Local Council officials clear guidelines for enforcing locally agreed rules.

They believe the measures will also enhance accountability and cooperation between residents and local security structures in responding to theft and other forms of insecurity.

The resolutions come as local authorities seek to strengthen community-based security measures and address practices they believe are contributing to rising insecurity in Omuge Parish.