Police arrest suspect over murder of 4-year-old girl in Adjumani

Adjumani: Police in Adjumani District have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a four-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a maize garden in Mokolo West Village, Cesia Parish, Adropi Sub-county.

North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea said the suspect was arrested after a sniffer dog tracked a scent to a residence, leading investigators to the suspect.

The suspect whose particulars have been withheld is currently detained at Adjumani Police Station as investigations continue.

According to SP Asea, the case was reported to police on October 12, 2026, at approximately 10:50 a.m., after the child had gone missing the previous day.

He said the girl was last seen on October 11 at around 2:00 p.m., when she left home to play with other children in the neighbourhood.

“When she had not returned by 5:00 p.m., her family began searching for her. Her body was discovered the following morning at approximately 6:30 a.m.,” Asea said.

Police registered a murder case under Adjumani CRB 1040/2026, prompting officers from the homicide team, the Scene of Crime Office and the canine unit to visit and document the scene.

Asea said investigators had recorded statements from witnesses and recovered several exhibits for forensic examination.

The child’s body was conveyed to Adjumani General Hospital for a post-mortem examination as part of the investigations.

Police said investigations were ongoing, with detectives pursuing all relevant leads to establish the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death.

Members of the public with information that could assist investigators have been urged to report to the nearest police station.

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