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Police officers shoot dead boda boda rider during pursuit in Kalongo, Agago; two officers arrested

Violence & Conflict Verified Agago 1 Sep 2026 Severity: 4/5

According to the Daily Monitor, a 23-year-old boda boda rider was shot dead at Wang-kweyo swamp on Kokil Road in Kalongo Town Council after two police officers allegedly chased him on a police motorcycle over a traffic offence. Agago District Police Commander Omar Kokole confirmed that the two officers were in custody and had been charged with murder. Agago County MP Edward Otto Makmot condemned the killing and called for an investigation.

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1 killed · 2 arrested or detained

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