Four Arrested as Police Probe Death of Soroti Football Fan
By Peterson Hiirya
Police in Soroti have arrested four suspects in connection with the death of a 25-year-old football fan who was found unconscious hours after attending a night football match in Gweri Sub-county.
The deceased, identified as Ebegu Silver, reportedly attended a football screening with friends on the night of June 13 before disappearing in the early hours of the morning.
According to East Kyoga Regional Police Commander Ibrahim Saiga, Ebegu was last seen leaving the venue at around 3:00 a.m. in the company of several individuals.
Police say concern arose later when a resident discovered him lying unconscious by the roadside near Gweri Trading Centre and alerted local authorities.
The victim was rushed to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital for emergency treatment and was admitted in critical condition. However, he later succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical care.
Speaking on June 22, ACP Saiga confirmed that four people had been taken into custody to assist investigators in establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“We have arrested four suspects as investigations continue into what led to the death of the deceased,” he said.
Police have not yet disclosed the identities of the suspects or the possible motive behind the attack, saying inquiries are still ongoing.
The incident has shocked residents of Gweri Sub-county, where community members are demanding answers over the death of the young man whose evening of football entertainment ended in tragedy.
Police condemned the violence and appealed for calm as investigations continue. Authorities have also urged anyone with information that could assist detectives to report to the nearest police station.
For family members and residents of Gweri, the incident has left a painful void and renewed concerns about safety during late-night social gatherings.
As investigators work to piece together the events that led to Ebegu’s death, the community continues to await justice and clarity over what happened in the hours between the football match and the discovery of his injured body.
