Summary:
- Armed thugs raided Buwali Catholic Parish in Bududa District, robbing Parish Priest Patrick Obbo at gunpoint during the night of November 24, 2023, making off with an unspecified but reportedly substantial amount, prompting an ongoing investigation by security forces.
Bududu District | THE BLACK EXAMINER | A distressing event unfolded at Buwali Catholic Parish in Buwali Sub-County, Bududa District, as armed thugs targeted the residence of the Parish Priest, Patrick Obbo, during the early hours of November 24, 2023. The assailants, who struck at approximately 2:00 AM, forcefully entered the priest’s house and proceeded to rob him of an unspecified yet substantial sum, rumored to be in the millions of Shillings.
Eyewitnesses, opting for anonymity, recounted the harrowing incident, detailing how the criminals confronted Father Patrick Obbo at gunpoint. Under duress, the priest directed them to the location where the church funds were stored. The thugs systematically emptied the safe, leaving it devoid of any money.
Africano Aharikunbira, the Resident District Commissioner of Bududa, confirmed the occurrence and assured that security forces are actively investigating the matter. In light of this incident, he urged the public to exercise heightened vigilance, especially during the Christmas season, cautioning that numerous criminals are currently at large, actively seeking financial opportunities.
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