Friday, 29 February 2008
Paul Bitature
Businessman of Mbarara and former official of the East African Community.
Killed although his relatives had paid the ten thousand shillings ($1500 at the time) in ransom.
Killed although his relatives had paid the ten thousand shillings ($1500 at the time) in ransom.
Social Origins of Violence in Uganda, 1964-1985
By A. KasoziCaptain Wolukusanga
Ugandan Army
Bagenda said...
Murdered in 1973. A Captain in Uganda Army. Was a friend The late J D Bagenda and a resident of Lungujja Kampala.
Monday, 25 February 2008
Paul Serwanga
On March 5, 1976, a student of the Faculty of Law at Makerere University, Paul Serwanga, was shot dead by an army captain who had developed an interest in his (Serwanga) girlfriend.
Okot (Tailor)
Okot was a tailor in Kasenke (Kampala)
He was abducted in broad day-light by state-research boys, and forced in the boot of a mercedes benz. The witness remembers part of the number plate as UGG, Mercedes 220. He was never seen again. In the process of his arrest, one of the murderers, clad in a bell-bottom trouser and dark glasses helped himself to Okot's wrist watch.
(Was Okot your relative, or did you know him, do you know anything about this incident?) Please enter details in the comments section
He was abducted in broad day-light by state-research boys, and forced in the boot of a mercedes benz. The witness remembers part of the number plate as UGG, Mercedes 220. He was never seen again. In the process of his arrest, one of the murderers, clad in a bell-bottom trouser and dark glasses helped himself to Okot's wrist watch.
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Ochieng
Brother of Mzee Eryazali Lupiria Oola
Ochieng was the District Commissioner Arua District. He was brutally murdered by Amin in 1971.
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Ochieng was the District Commissioner Arua District. He was brutally murdered by Amin in 1971.
If you have any details, please enter in the comments section
Friday, 8 February 2008
Solomon Akena
Amin got rid of friends and foes alike
Amin promulgated a decree, as usual on the radio, directing security men to shoot on sight anyone suspected to be a Kondo (burgler). . Solomon Akena and his friend wer playing on an open ground in Kitgum. While chasing each other, a landrover driven by a soldier approached and Akena was shot dead.
Amin promulgated a decree, as usual on the radio, directing security men to shoot on sight anyone suspected to be a Kondo (burgler). . Solomon Akena and his friend wer playing on an open ground in Kitgum. While chasing each other, a landrover driven by a soldier approached and Akena was shot dead.
Captain Okello
Picked up, shot and dumped at Karum falls. He crawled up, surfed the cataracts, avoiding the crocodiles and lions and reached a former Mowlem camp site nearby. He had treatment. Weaving through hazards, he finally fled to TZ
Major Obote
Air Commander. He had turned down Captain Obonyo's request to strafe Entebbe Airport and Amin's hideouts. He was picked up by people he ordered not to be bombed and murdered at Bobi, 16 kM FROM HIS BASE IN gULU.
Raymond Okidi
Working in Local Government. Killed with three others. They were summonsed by Amin to explain or report progress etc. Unfortunately some unknown people privately contradicted their reports and Amin executed them instantly.
His son was called "Sunday". Anyone with information please add in the comments section.
His son was called "Sunday". Anyone with information please add in the comments section.
Lagony Okello
Shot in Gulu custom corner by armed Amin's men from Chui battalion. The late Lagony was residing at the residence of the late Lapwony Eromiya Opiyo about 1978. He died in front of a club known as Disco. His body was left there for school children to see. Ladujah was a child who saw and can verify.
Okwera (Agency)
Killed with his brother
Wengbitum said...
Okwera and his older brother Agweto Nyeko were gunned down right infront of their hotel (New Acholi Lodge) on the main street and left there. The bodies were burried at home by family. This happened on or about 17th February 1977 on or about 10 am. This was the same time when those of the late Archbishop were murdered in Kampala. Their death was also in the national news - reported as two persons who were shot while resisting arrest for consealing weapons which were coup plot. Nyeko managed the Hotel which was one of the most popular in town those days. Apparently Okwera was followed by security agents as he walked in the New Acholi Lodge. They tried to forcefully take him with them. When Nyeko saw that he tried to intervene to protect his brother. When they had almost overpowered the agents, the were shot and killed.
Ocaya "Pici"
Shop keeper in Ogom trading center. from Kaka Pukor.
Arrested at night by Amin's soldiers in 1975. His body hasn't been found. One of his son's was called Samuel Baker.
(If you have further information Re: Okot Pici, please write it in the comments section)
Arrested at night by Amin's soldiers in 1975. His body hasn't been found. One of his son's was called Samuel Baker.
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Ochan Adanya (Lapwony)
A teacher from Patongo Primary School. Taken by Amin's soldiers and beheaded on trumped up charges in 1975
Odida
Resident of Gulu, killed in 1979. His two sons used his name Odida. One was known as "Odii" Cricket
Mukasa
Shot dead by one of Amin's colonels in a bar at Natete and lied that the girl whom the deceased was flirting with was his wife? The colonel was jailed for eight years and freed by the current regime.
Ochanna
Full names unknown, but this is the Father of Alfred Akena, Agoda/Godfrey Nyeko/ Odonga/ Akumu / Ayaa and Ocaya.
Ocaya developed mental problems in the 1980s, once causing commotion i.e high speed chase by driving away Lt.Chana's car.
Ocaya developed mental problems in the 1980s, once causing commotion i.e high speed chase by driving away Lt.Chana's car.
Thursday, 7 February 2008
Sunday, 3 February 2008
Otim (omin Oloko ki winyo)
Otim omin Oloko ki winyo madit wod pa Daudi Odoch me Bwobo Ma Nam, lakwa Lugali-jo pa Onywange gi,
Eunoka Lajul
.........man omin wora (Lakwa Abili Codomo me patuda) Omin Latigo Lapoti,
Killed by Amin between 21st - 25th September 1972 together with Odur Odula near Mutukula.
Contributer's identity has been witheld.
Killed by Amin between 21st - 25th September 1972 together with Odur Odula near Mutukula.
Contributer's identity has been witheld.
Robert Bob Onono
Ladit wod pa Langole me i onywange- obedo ladit me Kabale Prison ki neko en sometime between 1977-78. He was a great man, fast talker and a sharp wit.
Friday, 1 February 2008
Captain Saverio Owiny
Popularly known as "Save". Liquidated in 1975. He was based in Makindye Military Establishment
He was residing at Old Kampala. His body has never been found. He just vanished.
He was residing at Old Kampala. His body has never been found. He just vanished.
Captain Kop-tuwa
Vanished in 1975, please standby for details. Kop-tuwa was in charge of artillery, 1975
Mr Wamalwa
Saif Ibrahim: Ibrahim recalls the case of a rich businessman who had run away to Kenya but was kidnapped in Nairobi and repatriated. "This man, Mr Wamalwa, I pitied him . . . they took a lot of money from him trying to buy his freedom, but in the end they killed him all the same. I knew Mr Wamalwa and I used to talk to him while in custody."
http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/23042000/Comment/Special_Report6.html
http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/23042000/Comment/Special_Report6.html
R.L Kisajja
Personnel Manager, Nyanza Textiles Industries, was also killed in 1972. Kisajja is brother the brother of Henry Kyemba, who served in Amin's Government.
Otto from Bobi
Uganda Police Officer: Brother of Labongo from Bobi. Father of the late journalist Radio Uganda presenter Ronald Mike Ochan (RIP)
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