Gulu University is mourning the death of John Bosco Ngire, a second-year education student who was reportedly killed by unknown assailants in the early hours of Saturday.
Ngire was allegedly attacked at around 4am near the university’s Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, where he was reportedly struck on the head with a stone.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, with questions mounting over what happened and who was responsible for the deadly attack.
The incident has raised serious concerns about student safety, prompting university officials to call for stronger security measures around the institution.
University official Onono urged security leaders to take decisive action to protect students and staff from further attacks.
The killing has also renewed fears within the university community, particularly following reports that another university staff member was murdered months earlier.
University management is expected to hold an emergency meeting to discuss additional security measures as pressure grows on security agencies to investigate the incident.
As students and staff mourn Ngire, the university community awaits answers and justice, hoping that those responsible will be identified and brought to account.
