Suspected rustlers have shot dead a Boda boda rider in Napak district despite the heavy military deployment.
The deceased has been identified as John Bosco Lomuria, a resident of Napao village, Poron Subcounty in Napak District.
He met his death this morning at Nawaikorot village, just 3killometers away from Morulinga state lodge where President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is meeting with Karamoja leaders to find ways of ending insecurity in the region.
Micheal Longole, the Karamoja Regional police spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying they have launched investigations.
He says that the deceased had gone to Ngoleriet sub-county to visit his girlfriend identified as Kevin Look.
Police visited the scene and a canine dog was introduced to the scene leading to the arrest of 4 suspects including those who were residing in the same hut with the deceased, he said.
He said the police officers also recovered 3 cartridges. END