ASP Joseph Ayiki, the acting Gulu District Police Commander is fighting for his life after sustaining gunshot wounds in a brawl last night. Ayiki was shot in the right leg slightly above the knee by an Exposs Security guard in a mysterious way.
He was severely injured in the incident that took place at TAKS Centre, a daytime recreation centre in Gulu town. However, details are still scanty on circumstances that led to the 3 a.m. occurrence. This morning, the scene had visible footmarks and a pool of blood outside the main entrance.
David Odwar, the director of TAKS centre says he is unaware of what took place. Odwar says the centre was closed at 10:00 p.m. and he cannot explain what took place beyond that time.
A source within Exposs security group who spoke to us on condition of anonymity said Ayiki was shot during a misunderstanding with the security guard over an office chair he wanted to carry from the centre.
"It is unclear how he entered the centre at 3.am with all gates closed, without his official vehicle and escort, the source said.
Ayiki was rushed to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital for medical attention. Aswa Regional Police Spokesperson Patrick Jimmy Okema says a police doctor and Regional Police Surgeon have also joined them to assess his situation. Medical personnel at Gulu Hospital say the DPC has been taken for an X-ray scan.
David Olanya, the security guard who shot Ayiki has been arrested and is detained at Gulu Central Police Station. Last year, a security guard attached to the same security firm shot dead a lecturer at Gulu University in a misunderstanding over a parked motorcycle in front of DFCU bank Gulu.
Ayiki has been the acting District Police Commander in October since Martin Okoyo, the then DPC went on study leave.
