A UPDF soldier is in custody after shooting dead a man who refused to be sent on task to buy him alcohol in Arua district.
Corporal Franco Okwi, attached to Bondo military barracks, is accused of shooting dead Philliam Shida (20) after Shida declined to buy him alcohol on Christmas day.
Cpl Okwi, whose eye witnesses said to have appeared to be very drunk and aggressive, did not take the rejection well and charged at Shida.
Shida attempted to get away but an armed Okwi opened fire, as he chased him, shooting him twice in the thigh.
First responders rushed Shida to Kuluva Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The army later contributed Uganda shillings 2.5 million to support the burial of the deceased.
Besides that, they plan to produce the suspect before the court martial, which will take place within Bondo military barracks and will be open for the general public to attend. END
