Amolatar-Three people in Amolatar district are in trouble for gaining forceful access into the studio of Hot FM Radio and assaulting staff. They are Otum Pala, Moses Okullu, and Innocent Ocen.
They were arrested on Monday morning shortly after storming the studios of Hot FM where they assaulted Alphonse Odur alias Fege Hege, who was on air together with Baker Okello and Ladye Ojok Barbra, all presenters.
They also allegedly vandalized the studio computer and chairs.
Police deployed at the station and temporarily switched off the radio. Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga Police spokesperson, says that they swung into action to avoid more chaos.
He says that the trio has been charged with assault, malicious damage, and criminal trespass.
The motive of the attackers is still unknown although unconfirmed reports suggest it could be political.
When contacted by our reporter, Desire Ochen, the Manager of Hot FM Radio said that she was still recording a statement about the incident at the Amolatar Central Police station and would comment later.
SOURCE: URN
