Police in Kotido Municipality has arrested four Kotido Municipal Council officials on various charges related to the alleged misappropriation of UGX 1 billion meant for the rehabilitation and maintenance of roads within the Municipality.
According to the State house Anti-corruption unit, the district officials include the Town Clerk Okaja Emmanuel, senior civil engineer Okidi Gasper, Senior Internal Auditor Akello Deo Nyanga and the Assistant Inventory Officer Lokure John Bosco.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the officials conspired and embezzled over UGX 200Million meant for construction materials for various roads in Kotido Municipality in financial year 2024/2025.
The materials include; 1,735.7 trips of gravel, 250 bags of cement, 25 trips of hardcore, and 10 trips of sand.
In addition, the Town Clerk and the Senior Civil Engineer are accused of neglecting their official duties by failing to supervise, monitor, and ensure compliance with approved guidelines during the construction and maintenance of several roads.
The affected roads include Miresiae–Napawu Road, Morungor–Kotyanga Road, Nangayum–Kawlapei Road, Chairman’s Road, Business Road, and Romrom–Nakutakuwam Road.
The suspects are expected to be arraigned before court soon and charged accordingly.
