Soroti Tragedy: Six-Year-Old Pupil Found Dead in School Latrine, Five Arrested

Soroti City was rocked by tragedy on Thursday when the body of a six-year-old girl was discovered in a latrine at Jozan Nursery and Primary School. 

The young pupil, who had only been enrolled in the boarding section for three days, was found with a deep cut on her neck, sparking outrage and grief among parents and the community.

Over 700 distraught parents stormed the school premises, demanding answers about the horrific incident. The school matron, Osula Adong, recounted how the girl’s twin sister was unaware of her sibling’s whereabouts until the grim discovery was made.

The deceased’s mother, Evelyn Akol, a midwife at Magoro Health Center III, was overcome with sorrow, regretting her decision to enroll her daughter in boarding school. 

“I regret bringing my child here. This wouldn’t have happened if she had stayed at home. I paid all the school fees, only to receive this devastating news,” she lamented.

Authorities have since taken swift action, with East Kyoga Regional CID officer Collins Keith Karugaba confirming the arrest of five individuals, including school director Joseph Kedi, the headteacher, the school matron, and two teachers. Investigations are ongoing as police work to uncover the circumstances surrounding the child’s tragic death.

The incident has left Soroti City in shock, raising urgent concerns about student safety in boarding schools across the region.

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