Gulu University leaders have urged security agencies to intensify efforts to protect students following the killing of John Bosco Ngire in Agwee, Gulu City.
Ngire, a second-year Education student, was attacked on October 10. Three days later, university officials met security personnel to demand justice and stronger measures to protect students.
Guild President Pius Onekgiu said student safety should be a priority, emphasizing the state’s responsibility to protect citizens and guarantee their security.
University Secretary David Obol Otori said Ngire’s death had left the university community mourning one of its own. He noted that the loss extended beyond the institution to the student’s family and friends.
Vice-Chancellor Professor George Ladaah Openjuru urged students to take precautions, including avoiding walking alone at night, moving in groups and staying alert to their surroundings. He also advised them to avoid isolated routes, particularly after late-night outings.
Speaking at the security meeting on Tuesday, October 13, Openjuru warned that failure to address insecurity could fuel frustration among students and push some to take the law into their own hands.
He called for urgent action by security agencies, while university officials pressed for a comprehensive investigation into Ngire’s killing and measures to prevent similar attacks.
