Oyam, Uganda | The territorial police in Oyam District are pursuing a 24-year-old man accused of attacking and seriously injuring another resident in Iceme Town Council.
The suspect, identified as Aremo Tobby, is wanted on allegations of cutting Ojok Patrick (26), a resident of Akao-idebe “A” Cell, Western Ward, Iceme Town Council.
Police reports indicate that the incident occurred in the early hours of August 29, 2025, when Ojok allegedly attempted to steal cows belonging to the suspect’s mother, Akullu Jusphine, which had been locked inside a semi-permanent structure.
Preliminary findings revealed that the suspect, upon being alerted, emerged from his house armed with a panga and attacked the victim, inflicting multiple injuries on his right knee, left leg, both arms and ribs.
The victim became too weak to walk and was only assisted hours later when the case was reported to Iceme Town Council Police Station at about 9:20am.
He was rushed to Anyeke Health Centre IV for treatment, and a police medical form was issued for examination.
The scene was later visited by the District Police Commander (DPC) Oyam and his team, and statements were recorded from key witnesses, including the suspect’s mother who filed the complaint.
According to SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, the North Kyoga Regional Police PRO, efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect, who is still at large but known to the community.
He further explained that police are appealing to the suspect and to anyone who may know his whereabouts to encourage him to report to the nearest police station to facilitate investigations.
