The suspects in the murder of Gulu University student
Gulu police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a Gulu University student whose body was found by the roadside in Agwee Cell, Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City.
The deceased was identified as Ocen John Bosco Ngire, 23, a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, majoring in Literature, at Gulu University. Police said Ngire, who was from the Lango community, was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants during the night of Oct. 10, 2026. His body was later discovered by the roadside in Agwee.
In a statement issued on Oct. 17, 2026, police said the suspects were arrested following investigations conducted by the territorial police in Aswa West Region in collaboration with other security agencies.
“Territorial police at Gulu CPS, Aswa West Region is holding two suspects for the murder of a Gulu University student,” the statement said.
The suspects were identified as Omara Gerald, also known as Torach, an 18-year-old student at Good Samaritan Technical School, and Rom Ambrose, alias Geng, an 18-year-old school dropout. Both suspects are Acholi and residents of Agwee Cell, Agwee Ward, in Pece-Laroo Division.
Police said the suspects confessed during joint interrogations and led investigators to the alleged scene of the crime in Agwee Cell, where officers recovered items believed to be vital evidence. These included the deceased’s shoes and a hammer allegedly used to strike him on the head.
“The suspects arrested have confessed to the security agencies during joint interrogations and led the security teams to the scene of crime at Agwee cell, Laroo Pece Division and vital evidence recovered including the shoes of the deceased, the hammer that was used to hit the deceased on the head,” police said.
The police statement did not disclose a possible motive for the killing. Investigations are continuing, and the case file will be submitted to the Resident State Attorney for perusal once inquiries are completed. The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court thereafter.
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