Police in the North West Nile Region are investigating the brutal killing of a 35-year-old South Sudanese refugee who was attacked and hacked to death during a night raid at Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in Yumbe District.
The deceased, identified as Charles Boni, was killed in the early hours of April 19, 2026, at around 12:30am in Village 18, Zone 5.
According to preliminary police findings, Boni was inside his home with his wife when unknown assailants knocked on the door.
When he opened, he was forcibly dragged outside and attacked.
His wife, who reported the incident to authorities, said she witnessed about six men assaulting her husband using sticks, inflicting severe head injuries that caused his death.
She also alleged that one of the attackers was armed with a pistol.
The assailants reportedly robbed her of a mobile phone before fleeing the scene. Despite her alarm, no immediate help arrived from nearby residents.
Police from Yumbe Police Station responded to the scene, documented evidence, and recorded statements from witnesses as investigations commenced.
The body of the deceased was later taken to Yumbe Regional Referral Hospital for postmortem examination.
Investigators also recovered a live round of pistol ammunition at the scene, which police say could be key to the ongoing probe.
North West Nile Region Police Spokesperson SP Asea Collins condemned the attack, describing it as a “violent and unfortunate incident,” and assured the public that efforts were underway to apprehend the suspects.
“We strongly condemn such acts of lawlessness, and we want to assure the public that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects,” SP Asea said.
He urged residents to cooperate with security agencies and provide any information that could aid in tracking down the attackers.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police say inquiries are ongoing as they examine all possible leads.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to ensuring security within refugee settlements and surrounding communities as the hunt for the suspects continues.