One dies during Polling Constables recruitment exercise in Adjumani

Police in Adjumani are investigating the death of an applicant who died during the ongoing recruitment of Special Polling Constables.

The deceased applicant, Solomon Obudra, 34, a resident of Angwarapi East village, Dzaipi Subcounty, Adjumani District, died on November 6, 2025, at approximately 11 a.m. at the recruitment centre in Paridi Stadium, in Adjumani Town Council.

The incident was confirmed by the North West Police spokesperson, Collins Asea, who stated that at the time, the police were conducting interviews for the position of Special Polling Constable.

"The victim, along with other applicants, underwent document verification before participating in a physical exercise session as part of the recruitment process. The entire group, consisting of over 1,000 applicants, was then sent on a 2-kilometre road run through Adjumani Town," he said.

"During the run, the victim completed the exercise normally but collapsed upon returning from the marathon. He was immediately transported to Adjumani General Hospital for medical attention, and he was being helped by his brother, who was also participating in the exercise," he added.

Asea said, "Despite receiving treatment, the victim’s condition worsened, and he passed away at approximately 8 p.m. on the same day at Adjumani General Hospital. The brother then reported the incident to the police today (Friday) at around 11 a.m., prompting the opening of a death investigation file to determine the circumstances surrounding the death."

The body has been transferred to Adjumani General Hospital mortuary for post-mortem as investigations continue into the matter.