Judgment day for suspected murderers of Soroti pupil
The Soroti High Court in Uganda is set to deliver a verdict for six individuals accused of murdering a six-year-old student in 2025. The defendants, including school staff and a police officer, have been in custody for over a year.
Why it matters
The case is a significant criminal proceeding in Uganda, drawing attention to child safety and judicial accountability in the education sector.
_________________ Six people accused of murdering six-year-old Joan Faith Apio in Uganda's eastern city of Soroti in early 2025 are set to know their fate Thursday. Soroti High Court Judge Boniface Wamala is expected to deliver his long-awaited judgment. Apio attended Jozan Nursery and Primary School in Soroti. The accused have been on remand for about one-and-a-half years.
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