Oyam District Schools Report Theft of Sporting Equipment, Sparking Concern

Thieves have targeted sports equipment at ten schools across Oyam district in northern Uganda. The criminals have stolen goalposts, netball posts, and school bells from multiple educational facilities. Officials report that the thefts appear organized and systematic rather than random acts. Education authorities express concern about the pattern of crimes affecting local schools. Parents and teachers worry about the impact on student activities and school security.

The affected schools span across different areas of the district. Bario primary school, Bar Romo primary school, and Tegony primary school all report missing equipment. Ototong primary school, Iyanyi primary school, and Abok primary school have also suffered losses. Several other educational institutions have experienced similar thefts according to district records. The widespread nature of these crimes suggests coordinated criminal activity.

Charles Okello leads Abok primary school and suspects criminals may drug security guards before stealing heavy items. The headteacher believes thieves use substances to make watchmen unconscious during nighttime raids. David Adea oversees education for the entire district and has received more than ten theft reports. Philips Ogile chairs the Abok sub-county and calls for increased community protection around school grounds. Local leaders urge parents and security teams to watch school property more carefully.