Unknown gunmen shoot three in Lira, Police open investigations
A suspected murder by shooting is being investigated by the territorial police in Lira-City East Division. The incident occurred on February 24, 2025, at around 11:30 PM, when unknown gunmen on a motorcycle shot at a container pork joint near Corner Boroboro Center along the Lira-Soroti highway.
Three people were shot, and Akello Helen, a 28-year-old resident of Barlwala Cell, Angetanget Ward, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Lira Regional Referral Hospital. Two other victims, Vivian Ayuru and Auma Marcy, were injured and are receiving medical attention.
According to PJ Okema the Police spokesperson North Kyoga, The police responded promptly to the crime scene, led by the DPC Lira-City East Division, and have since examined and documented the area. The investigation is ongoing, but no suspects have been named yet.
“We urge anyone with information about the perpetrators to come forward and share it with the police.” Said PJ Okema the Police spokesperson North Kyoga.
