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Slain Kaberamaido businessman laid to rest, family demands justice
During the burial, mourners condemned the assailants who killed Oseng in what they described as a barbaric manner. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Alucha, the parish priest of Kaberamaido Catholic Parish, who presided over the burial service, urged mourners to trust in God.
Rev Fr Emmanuel Alucha of Kaberamaido Catholic parish leading the last respects for the slain Xavier Peter Oseng before he laid to rest. (Photo by Michael Onyinge)
By: Michael Onyinge, Journalist @New Vision
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Kaberamaido businessman, Xavier Peter Oseng, also known as Apur Owite, who was waylaid and killed on his way home on June 6, 2026, in Okeratok "A" village, Kaberamaido sub-county, Kaberamaido district, has been laid to rest.
Oseng was buried on June 13, 2026, at his ancestral home in Okeratok "A" village.
During the burial, mourners condemned the assailants who killed Oseng in what they described as a barbaric manner.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Alucha, the parish priest of Kaberamaido Catholic Parish, who presided over the burial service, urged mourners to trust in God.
He condemned the spirit of violence that had led some people to kill their friends in cold blood.
The Kaberamaido LC5 chairperson, Albert Anthony Ejoku, described the killing as one of the worst forms of death, where a person is simply murdered without justification.
Ejoku said he was familiar with the history of Okeratok Village and noted that two other murders had previously been reported there.
“This is not the first kind of murder in this area. This is a third that I know of, and it is unfortunate that this area cannot have its people change,” Ejoku said.
He appealed to mourners and residents to change their ways and refrain from committing such crimes.
He condemned the spirit of violence that had led some people to kill their friends in cold blood.
The Kaberamaido LC5 chairperson, Albert Anthony Ejoku, described the killing as one of the worst forms of death, where a person is simply murdered without justification.
Ejoku said he was familiar with the history of Okeratok Village and noted that two other murders had previously been reported there.
“This is not the first kind of murder in this area. This is a third that I know of, and it is unfortunate that this area cannot have its people change,” Ejoku said.
He appealed to mourners and residents to change their ways and refrain from committing such crimes.
"Should there be any disagreement, do not kill each other, as it happened to Oseng. Resolve matters in a lawful way,” Ejoku said.
He said the manner in which Oseng was killed was brutal and demonstrated the inhumanity of the assailants.
“I stopped seeing this kind of murder during the LRA insurgency. We should not entertain this in our society," Ejoku pleaded.
He also called on the church to pray for Okeratok village.
Ejoku said the Bible teaches that those who commit evil deeds can bring a curse upon future generations, adding that the perpetrators of Oseng's murder should reflect on the consequences of their actions.
Oseng is survived by his widow, Aida Anyajo, 12 children and 12 grandchildren.
He was a well-known businessman in Kaberamaido Town Council and a commercial farmer, earning him the nickname Sebi Apur Owite.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mathew Okello said Oseng had on several occasions told different people that his life was under threat, but his concerns were largely dismissed until his gruesome murder.
Okello said whenever Oseng was asked why anyone would want to kill him, he maintained that he knew of no reason why anyone would target his life.
He added that the family had already met members of the district security committee and provided information that could assist ongoing investigations.
"We have left this fight to God. We cannot do anything, and I pray the widow and orphans to also leave the matters to God," Okello requested.
He said that while the family was leaving the matter in God's hands, it also expected the law to take its course.
The widow, Aida Anyajo, said coping with the murder of her husband had been extremely difficult.
She described the incident as the greatest shock of her life and said it would take time for her to come to terms with it.
One of her daughters, Betty Aryango, said her father always encouraged his children to value relationships more than wealth.
“As our father gets buried today, he told us to love people and have many friends rather than thinking of wealth. The reason was that wealth can evaporate, but friends will always be there," she said.
“Even if my father had enemies that planned for his murder and executed him, there is an indication that people loved him when I see the turnout of many mourners,” Aryango added.
Former Kaberamaido County MP Veronica Isala Eragu said the family and community were seeking justice.
She also said divine intervention was needed because human beings are sometimes limited in their understanding.
The chairperson of primary school head teachers in Kaberamaido District, Shaban Alunga, called upon the leadership of the Akures clan to take a stronger role in addressing community concerns.
“Much as Oseng is gone, those who caused his murder are not free. Oseng’s soul will keep on haunting them”, he said.
Alunga praised Oseng for his commitment to education, noting that all his children had attended school, with some having completed professional training and secured employment. One daughter is a teacher, while another is a nurse.
Senior nursing officer Juliet Ikeba of Kaberamaido Hospital said there should be room for forgiveness and reconciliation when communities face such tragedies.
Standing alongside Oseng's daughter, who is a nurse, Ikeba described the murder as painful and urged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter.
By the time of Oseng's burial, at least seven suspects had been arrested for questioning as police pledged to pursue the case in accordance with the law.
He said the manner in which Oseng was killed was brutal and demonstrated the inhumanity of the assailants.
“I stopped seeing this kind of murder during the LRA insurgency. We should not entertain this in our society," Ejoku pleaded.
He also called on the church to pray for Okeratok village.
Ejoku said the Bible teaches that those who commit evil deeds can bring a curse upon future generations, adding that the perpetrators of Oseng's murder should reflect on the consequences of their actions.
Oseng is survived by his widow, Aida Anyajo, 12 children and 12 grandchildren.
He was a well-known businessman in Kaberamaido Town Council and a commercial farmer, earning him the nickname Sebi Apur Owite.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mathew Okello said Oseng had on several occasions told different people that his life was under threat, but his concerns were largely dismissed until his gruesome murder.
Okello said whenever Oseng was asked why anyone would want to kill him, he maintained that he knew of no reason why anyone would target his life.
He added that the family had already met members of the district security committee and provided information that could assist ongoing investigations.
"We have left this fight to God. We cannot do anything, and I pray the widow and orphans to also leave the matters to God," Okello requested.
He said that while the family was leaving the matter in God's hands, it also expected the law to take its course.
The widow, Aida Anyajo, said coping with the murder of her husband had been extremely difficult.
She described the incident as the greatest shock of her life and said it would take time for her to come to terms with it.
One of her daughters, Betty Aryango, said her father always encouraged his children to value relationships more than wealth.
“As our father gets buried today, he told us to love people and have many friends rather than thinking of wealth. The reason was that wealth can evaporate, but friends will always be there," she said.
“Even if my father had enemies that planned for his murder and executed him, there is an indication that people loved him when I see the turnout of many mourners,” Aryango added.
Former Kaberamaido County MP Veronica Isala Eragu said the family and community were seeking justice.
She also said divine intervention was needed because human beings are sometimes limited in their understanding.
The chairperson of primary school head teachers in Kaberamaido District, Shaban Alunga, called upon the leadership of the Akures clan to take a stronger role in addressing community concerns.
“Much as Oseng is gone, those who caused his murder are not free. Oseng’s soul will keep on haunting them”, he said.
Alunga praised Oseng for his commitment to education, noting that all his children had attended school, with some having completed professional training and secured employment. One daughter is a teacher, while another is a nurse.
Senior nursing officer Juliet Ikeba of Kaberamaido Hospital said there should be room for forgiveness and reconciliation when communities face such tragedies.
Standing alongside Oseng's daughter, who is a nurse, Ikeba described the murder as painful and urged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter.
By the time of Oseng's burial, at least seven suspects had been arrested for questioning as police pledged to pursue the case in accordance with the law.