Eng. Martin Onguruco, the Serere District National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag-bearer for LC5 Chairperson, has sounded an alarm over the growing wave of insecurity in the district, urging authorities to urgently intervene before the situation worsens.
Speaking at the Parish Day Celebrations held this week at Ogelak Catholic Parish in Bugondo Sub-county, Kasilo County, Onguruco expressed deep concern following a horrifying incident that occurred over the weekend in which a 20-year-old man was brutally attacked and nailed on the head by unidentified assailants.
The victim, identified as Ivan Erongu Onguruco, a resident of Aukura village in Olupe Parish, Kyere Sub-county, was reportedly ambushed by unknown people who drove a 3-inch nail into his skull.
The chilling attack has left the entire Serere community in shock and fear.
“This is not just a case of violence. It’s a clear sign that we are facing a serious security breakdown in Serere. How can someone be nailed in the head in broad daylight and no arrests are made?” Onguruco questioned, his voice filled with frustration and urgency.
According to Onguruco, the victim was initially rushed to Serere Health Centre IV, but due to the critical nature of his injuries, he was transferred to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital where a successful surgical operation was carried out last night to remove the nail.
Erongu is currently undergoing recovery under close medical supervision.
The LC5 hopeful further used the platform to highlight yet another disturbing incident, this time involving the brutal killing of a 2-year-old child from Bugondo-Serere.
The toddler was reportedly murdered in Abarilela Sub-county in neighboring Amuria District, in what is suspected to be a case of child sacrifice.
“The pain of seeing a helpless child being killed in such a gruesome manner is unbearable. We must come together as leaders, communities, and security agencies to stop this madness,” Onguruco implored, adding that such cases not only affect the victims’ families but also erode public trust in the security system.
Onguruco appealed to the church to intensify prayers for Serere, which he says is now battling a rising wave of unexplained killings and violence.
“I want to request the church to pray for Serere because the rate of killings is on the rise every month. We need divine intervention, but we also need serious action from our police and security leadership,” he said.
The increasing violence has sparked widespread fear and concern among local residents.
In various communities across Kyere, Bugondo, Kateta, and Labor sub-counties, locals have expressed anxiety over their safety, with many blaming law enforcement agencies for being slow or outright reluctant in pursuing suspects involved in heinous crimes.
“We live in fear. You never know who will be attacked next. The government must act now,” said one resident of Bugondo, who preferred anonymity due to security concerns.
Onguruco urged the Uganda Police Force to increase surveillance, conduct thorough investigations, and ensure that all those behind the recent killings and assaults are brought to book.
He emphasized that restoring peace in the district should be a top priority ahead of the 2026 general elections.
“Our people need assurance that they are safe in their homes, villages, and roads. If the police do not respond quickly and decisively, we risk losing more lives and plunging the district into fear,” he warned.
The remarks by Onguruco come at a time when security in parts of Teso Sub-region has become a subject of concern, with several districts registering increasing cases of domestic violence, land wrangles, and ritual killings.
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