Police recovers stolen gun in Oyam district

24 June 2024, 1:48 pm

By Chris Woo

Police in Oyam district have recovered a gun that was reportedly stolen by a security guard in Minakulu Subcounty.

Last week, it was reported that an AK-47 was stolen by Okwir Patrick, a security guard attached to Samurai Protective Services, at a petrol station in Mitcoo market.

In an operation conducted by Oyam District Police Commander SP Edison Muhangi, the gun was recovered and Jasper Along was arrested, while Okwir Patrick managed to escape in Ocamucut, Oyoro parish, Myene county, Oyam district.

SP Edison Muhangi confirmed the recovery of the gun, and a case of gun theft has been registered as CRB 80/2024 at Minakulu Police Station. He urged the public to remain vigilant in combating crime, mentioning that another gun stolen from Minakulu town council has not yet been recovered.

Thadeo Okello, the councilor of Kulu Abura parish in Minakulu Subcounty, expressed gratitude to the police, local leaders, and residents for their collaborative efforts in recovering the gun.