Crime-Weary Aliakamer  Village Breathes Easier As Minister Ogwang Pledges Police Post

 January 9, 2026   |    42 views

By Our Reporter | Ngariam Focus

ACOMAI/OALE,ALIAKAMER PARISH,KATAKWI SUBCOUNTY-Aliakamer Parish has for years existed under the shadow of crime, where nights are long, kraals are raided, and hard-earned livelihoods disappear without trace.

That anxiety may soon ease after Ngariam County MP and Minister of State for Education and Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang,pledged to establish a police post in the parish, responding to growing concerns over rampant livestock theft in Acomai and Oale villages, Katakwi Subcounty.

The promise follows repeated pleas from residents who say theft has reached alarming levels, threatening household income and undermining government poverty-eradication programmes.

Community members told the MP that thieves routinely target livestock, leaving families economically crippled and socially vulnerable.

The LC1 Chairperson of Acomai village, Moses Elungat, welcomed the pledge, describing the security situation as dire and long overdue for intervention. 

“Our people live in fear, especially at night. Livestock theft has become a routine occurrence, and without a nearby police post, criminals operate freely. This pledge gives us hope that order and confidence will return to our community,” Elungat said.

Similarly, Misaki Obwalinga, LC1 Chairperson of Oale village, said the move could be transformative for their community. “We have lost countless animals, and families here live under constant threat. A police post nearby will not only protect property but also restore faith in the government’s efforts to support us,” Obwalinga said.

Among the hardest hit is Pius Okoli (68) of Acomai village, who recounted losing cows, goats, pigs and chickens over time. He said the absence of nearby security has emboldened criminals while leaving elderly residents helpless.

“I have lost everything I worked for in my lifetime. A police post here will save us because we cannot confront these thieves,” Okoli said.

The security gaps have also exposed beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) to fresh risks.

Sandra Ikellot (45) of Oale village revealed that goats she purchased using a PDM loan were recently stolen, casting doubt on her ability to repay the funds. “Those goats were my future. Now I don’t know how I will pay back the loan,” she said.

In response, Hon. Ogwang said bringing police services closer to the community would help curb crime, protect livelihoods and safeguard government interventions aimed at lifting households out of poverty. He noted that improved security is essential if programmes like PDM are to achieve their intended impact.

Residents say the commitment has renewed hope, describing it as a long-awaited step toward restoring safety, confidence and economic stability in Aliakamer Parish, where peace is now seen as the foundation for development.