crime 11 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Police Recover Murder Weapon and Arrest Key Suspect in Soroti Mobile Money Robbery Killing
Uganda Police have arrested the prime suspect David Emenyu in the fatal shooting of mobile money agent Patrica Kokunda in Soroti, recovering the gun, robbery proceeds, and other items. Five suspects are now in custody following coordinated operations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/police-recover-gun-arrest-prime-suspect-in-soroti-mobile-money-agent-shooting-5420550
Police in Uganda’s East Kyoga region have made a major breakthrough in the investigation into the killing of a mobile money operator in Soroti district.
Patrica Kokunda was shot dead on April 3, 2026, around 4:40 am on Station Road near Goalman Supermarket in Soroti City. She succumbed to severe bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital.
The prime suspect, David Emenyu alias Lipongo, was apprehended on Friday in Abim district based on intelligence leads. He guided officers to Akaikai village in Soroti, where the murder weapon was retrieved, along with Shs3.5 million in robbery proceeds, a motorcycle, and clothing used in the crime.
Earlier arrests included Alex Okello, Felix Onego, Simon Epeu (aka Iboda), and Alfred Elacu, bringing the total to five suspects.
East Kyoga Regional Police Commander Ibrahim Saiga confirmed the developments, noting that the attackers had been tracking Kokunda since January 2026 to rob her. The firearm originated from South Sudan.
Mr. Saiga assured the public of ongoing investigations and further updates.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)