Pader head teacher arrested for allegedly stealing iron sheets

A head teacher of Tumalyec Primary School in Laguti Sub-county, Pader District has been arrested for allegedly stealing iron sheets belonging to the school.

David Oyaro and his accomplice Okello Katerega were arrested after they purportedly stole 11 pieces of iron sheets, according to the Laguti Sub-county Chairman, Christopher Mwaka.

The chairman said that the suspects were arrested on Sunday following a tip-off from residents who saw people believed to be thieves carrying away iron sheets from the school.

Mr Mwaka said the suspects broke into the school stores on Saturday and swiftly transported the iron sheets to Laguti trading centre.

He added that on searching, the sheets were allegedly found in a shop belonging to Okello, who accused the head teacher of owning the loot, resulting into their arrest.

However, Oyaro, denied stealing the iron sheets, saying they were meant to be disposed of.

Mr Richard Oyo, the Chairman School Management Committee, said no meeting had ever been convened to discuss the disposal of the iron sheets.

The Pader District Education Officer, Francis Olwoch, said his office was not aware of the incident since he was not in office

However, Mr Oyo said a criminal case registered under SD: 05/16/05/2021 has been opened and upon conclusion of investigations the suspects could be charged with theft and abuse of office.

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