Territorial police in Napak district have commenced investigations on the shooting of a 63 year old man, a resident of Lominit village, Kalokengel sub-county.

Police spokesperson for Karamoja, Mike Longole has identified the victim as Prescott Sagal, who was gunned down at around 10pm, on the night of 24^th October.

According to Longole, Sagal met his fate when he and other community members attempted to follow and trace their animals in the night following a raid.

However, the group fell into an ambush laid by raiders who were driving the goats, where the deceased was shot on the head and died instantly.

The body of the deceased has been taken to Matany hospital for postmortem, as efforts to trace for the assailants continue.

Longole has meanwhile urged the locals to desist from following their stolen animals since it exposes them to risks, adding that it is the responsibility of the security personnel.