The President said he later learnt from Queen Mother Best Kemigisa that Oyo had left behind a young boy who would eventually be presented to the public.

Under the Registration of Titles Act, a special certificate can be issued when an original duplicate title is lost, destroyed or rendered unusable, following procedures that include a 30-day public notice.

The PLU official said PACEID operates in a grey area of unaccountability and uses the President’s name to obtain land and other benefits.

This year’s event is being held under the theme “Empowering the IK Community of Karamoja through Coffee Farming to End Poverty.” The theme reflects the organizers’ broader ambition to use coffee farming as a tool for economic empowerment while drawing attention to communities facing poverty and limited livelihood opportunities.

Gulu City authorities have welcomed the tournament, saying it will boost local business by increasing demand for accommodation, transport, and hospitality services during the two-week event.

Police believe the incident was robbery-related, with Owori’s mobile phone among the property taken from him. The stolen phone subsequently became a key lead in the investigation. Detectives traced the device, leading to the arrest of the first two suspects before expanding the probe to individuals believed to have handled or purchased it.