By Solomon Okello
Oyam, Uganda – ASP Samuel Draga officer incharge of iceme police station in oyam district has urged young people in Lango sub-region more especially Aloni parish in iceme sub county who has the highest rete of crime to desist from overconsumption of alcohol.
Speaking yesterday, Tuesday, during the official graduation of top-class pupils for Midland Nursery and Primary School in Aloni treading centre, Oyam district, Mr. Asp Draga said it is ridiculous for the youth to do nothing but gather in trading centers to gossip, smoke marijuana ,playing cards ,casinho and drink excessively, a vice that he says has totally ruined the lives of young people in the region.
Draga enquired youth to stop excessive alcohol consumption, engaging in violence and other criminal activities that ruin their future.
Conclusively, Draga said Aloni parish has been rated as the worst performing parish in iceme sub county in terms of crime committed last year this year, 2024.
In his speech to the parents of Midland Nursery and Primary School, the parish chief of Aloni parish called upon parents to take education of their children as number one priority at their home to inorder to reduce crime rate in the community
In lango sub-region statistics indicate that within last three months, 60 individuals lost their life violently some were kill by shooting, 18 by mob violence, 5 as a result of aggravated domestic violence and 34 assault.
