By Our Reporter
1st Sept 2023
Four people have been confirmed dead while 35 grass-thatched huts razed following an attack by unknown assailants in the disputed Apaa Township.
The deceased were attacked on Wednesday by assailants reportedly wielding bows, arrows and clubs in Te-Okono village between Acholi ber and Punu dyang.
Local leaders have identified those killed as Walter Ocan 28, Justine Odong 53, Daniel Oloya 31, and Maurensio Obwona 50.
Their bodies were recovered on Thursday with piles of clubs abandoned near them.
The attack also left four people Injured. Two are receiving medical treatment at Mungula Health Center IV while the others have been rushed to St Mary’s Hospital Lacor.
Charles Okoya, the Vice Chairperson of Apaa Sub-Parish in Apaa Township said that the assailants numbering about 100 men had camped in the area for one week.
Kilak North MP who doubles as the Acholi Parliamentary Group Chairperson, Anthony Akol condemned the attack and called for speedy investigations by security so that the culprits are apprehended.
He says the attack undermines concerted efforts initiated by several stakeholders in the region and Central Government to ensure peace prevails over the disputed territory.
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