Police launch probe after clergy, LC2 chairperson scuffle in Abim church

A Sunday church service at All Saints Church in Abim Town Council degenerated into chaos Sunday morning following a physical altercation between the parish priest and a local council leader, forcing the suspension of prayers.

The incident involved Rev. Canon Richard Ongom, a retired clergy serving on contract in the Diocese of North Karamoja, and Mr. Innocent Oyoo, the LCII chairperson for Waimer Ward in Abim Town Council.

Speaking to this publication via phone, Mr. Oyoo accused the clergyman of starting the assault after he requested permission to address the congregation on security and government development matters.

"I had been requested by the District Intelligence Security Officer (DISO) and the UPDF commander in Abim to pass on two critical security updates to the ward, as well as information regarding the upcoming distribution of mosquito nets," Mr. Oyoo said.