Lira Central Park LC1 Eyen Faults Police Over Release of Suspects

What the report says

Lira Central Park LC1 chairperson Eyen Moses has criticised police over what he described as the repeated release of suspects arrested for alleged criminal activity in the area. According to Dokolo Post, Eyen said the practice weakens local efforts to reduce crime and makes it harder for community leaders and residents to deal with insecurity. He raised the issue on Saturday during a thanksgiving ceremony in Central Park, where he was celebrating his re-election for a second term as local council chairperson.

Eyen said he was grateful for the trust residents had shown in returning him to office, and said the new term gave him another chance to address community concerns. He said police sometimes free suspects because complainants do not appear or do not complete required procedures. He added that he has sometimes personally recorded statements to ensure complaints are formally documented. The report also says he voiced concern about some religious groups operating in the area, which he described as “false churches,” though he did not identify them.

The ceremony brought together community and cultural leaders who urged cooperation and unity. Willy Omodo Omodo, speaking for the Lango Cultural Institution, said leaders should serve all residents regardless of how they voted. Francis Ogwal of the Palamyek clan thanked Central Park residents for giving Eyen another mandate and urged him to focus on peace, security and development. The broader issue matters because it reflects ongoing tensions between local accountability efforts and how criminal cases are handled by law enforcement.