Rt. Rev. Joseph Eciru Oliac, the Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese is considering withdrawing priests from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Parish in Lwala in Kalaki district citing insecurity.
The Bishop is particularly enraged about the increasing cases of theft and threats directed at the clergy in Lwala Parish.
Last month, a mob killed a man identified as John Adipa for allegedly vandalizing the fence of Lwala Girls to steal angle bars.
Adipa’s luck ran out when the security guard made an alarm drawing the attention of the residents.
It’s also reported that unknown assailants have been breaking into the convent to steal property belonging to the Priests.
Speaking to hundreds of Christians who gathered to celebrate Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Parish- Lwala today, Bishop Eciru said that he would withdraw priests from the Parish should the insecurity continue.
Bishop Eciru on priests…..
Edinson Muhangi, the Kalaki District Police Commander, says that police have commenced investigations into the matter.
He revealed that so far, one suspect, Emmanuel Ebamu has been arrested and paraded to court over the theft of the Priest’s laptop.
Mr. Muhangi on suspect…..
Mr. Samuel Okello, the Kalaki LC V Chairperson told the Bishop that the district security team had taken up the matter and resolved to establish a police post in the Parish premises to tackle the cases of insecurity.END.