Police in Soroti have intensified their investigation into the tragic and mysterious death of Apio Joan, a five-year-old Primary One pupil at Jozan Nursery and Primary School, whose body was discovered in a pit latrine on February 5, 2025.
According to East Kyoga Regional Police Commander Damali Nachuha, as being quoted by NTV Uganda, the ongoing probe has led to the recovery of key evidence from the school latrine, which investigators believe may have been used in the murder.
Apio Joan Faith, a twin, had just begun her schooling when tragedy struck.
Her body was found in a pit latrine within the school premises, sparking an outcry from parents and the wider Soroti community.
Preliminary findings indicate that the child suffered injuries before being dumped into the latrine, suggesting foul play.
On February 19, 2025, seven suspects were arraigned before the Soroti Grade One Magistrate’s Court in connection with Apio’s murder.
The accused include key figures from the school: director Joseph Okedi, co-director Suzan Vivian Ariokot, headteacher James Edoket, and cook Valentine Opio.
Notably, John Bosco Obotol, a police officer attached to Soroti East Division, was also among those charged.
Two juveniles, whose identities have been withheld due to their age, were implicated as well.
The court, presided over by Magistrate Apollo Kibirige, remanded the adult suspects to various Government Prison in Teso Sub Region and the juveniles to a detention facility, with the case adjourned to March 6, 2025, as investigations continue.
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