Prophet kidnapped and dumped in a bush in Dokolo district

12 February 2026, 06:14

By Winnie Auma

Police of Dokolo district have arrested two people on allegation of kidnapping a prophet in Dokolo district.

According to Denis Ower, the LC3 chairperson of Kangai Town Council, the victim is Peace Muwandu a 28 years old housewife and prayer intercessor.

Ower said the local leaders got information from her husband, Robert Oyo that she left their bedroom at around 4 am on 11/02/2026 to go outside and did not return.

According to Ower, this prompted Oyo to go outside to check on her but he found her lessu and sandals scattered within the compound and after conducting a search around the home, including the toilet, bathroom, and nearby neighbors’ homes, she was not seen.

He said Oyo then proceeded to Kangai Town Council Police Station and reported a suspected abduction but the victim was by a passerby in a forested area in Alit Cell, Angai Ward who later allerted the community members and police.

He said the victim unconscious, with her hands, legs, and mouth tied using nylon ropes and a black kavera adding that a knife was also recoverd from the scene.

Ower said the victim was rescued and conveyed to Kangai Health Centre III for medical management.

Jimmy Patrick Okema, the police spokesperson for North Kioga confirmed the incident adding that two suspects have been identified and arrested to assist with investigations.

Okema said the suspects are, Morris Atim Ocen, 58 a manager of Alit Natural Forest Reserve and Joek Odur aged 39, a peasant farmer, both residents of Kangai Town Council, Dokolo District.He said upon receipt of the report, a case file of abduction was registered at Kangai Town Council Police Station and statements were recorded from relevant witnesses.

The crime scene was visited and properly documented by police in Dokolo and Police Form 3 was issued to facilitate medical examination adding that exhibits including nylon ropes and a black kavera used to restrain the victim were recovered, documented, and secured as evidence.