Police in Adjumani District are investigating the murder of a four-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a maize garden in Mokolo West Village, Cesia Parish, Adropi Sub-county.
The child was reportedly last seen at about 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, when she left home to play with other children in the neighbourhood.
According to police, her family began searching for her after she failed to return home by 5:00 p.m. Her body was discovered in a nearby maize garden at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday, October 12.
The incident was reported to police at approximately 10:50 a.m. the same day, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Collins Asea, the Police Public Relations Officer for the North West Nile Region, said a murder case had been registered under Adjumani CRB 1040/2026.
Police officers from the homicide team, the Scene of Crime Office and the canine unit visited the scene to document evidence and support investigations.
A sniffer dog reportedly tracked a scent to a residence, leading to the arrest of a suspect who is being detained at Adjumani Police Station.
Asea said police had recorded statements from witnesses and recovered several exhibits for forensic examination.
The child's body was conveyed to Adjumani General Hospital for a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.
He added that investigators were examining preliminary observations from the scene alongside other evidence as they pursued leads in the case.
Police have urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from speculation that could interfere with investigations.
Anyone with information that could help establish the circumstances surrounding the child's death has been urged to report to the nearest police station.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.