Burial Program For Apio Joan Faith, Pupil Allegedly Murdered at Jozan Primary School Released
Soroti City, Uganda – The tragic loss of six-year-old Apio Joan Faith has left the community in deep sorrow. A young pupil with a bright future, her life was cut short under distressing circumstances.
Apio was found dead on February 6, 2025, in a latrine at Jozan Nursery and Primary School. The shocking incident has raised urgent concerns and prompted an ongoing investigation, leading to the school’s closure and the arrest of several staff members.
Apio Joan Faith, remembered as a joyful and promising child, leaves behind a grieving family, friends, and a devastated community. As investigations continue, her loved ones are left to cope with the unbearable pain of losing a cherished daughter, sister, and friend.
For Apio’s parents, the grief is unimaginable. They had sent her off to school, along with her twin, with excitement and hope for their future. Never did they anticipate that their daughter’s school day would end in such a heartbreaking tragedy.
What should have been a normal day turned into a nightmare when they received the devastating news that their daughter had allegedly been murdered in the school’s latrine. The shock and sorrow have been overwhelming, as the family’s dream of seeing their twin daughters grow and learn together was shattered.
The pain is further deepened by the brutal nature of her loss. Apio was a child full of promise, a bright light in her family’s life, as seen in the picture circulating in the media. Now, her parents, who had envisioned a hopeful future for her, are left with an irreplaceable void.
Burial Arrangements
The family has announced the burial program, with plans to lay Apio to rest in her home village of Ateuso.
Friday, February 14, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: A requiem mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Soroti City – East, to honor Apio’s life.
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM: Public viewing at the family’s home in Nakatunya, near Harmony Nursery School, Soroti City – West.
Later: The body will be transported to Magoro Health Centre III for further public viewing.
5:00 PM: Departure for Ateuso Village, Kapelebyong District, for burial.
Apio will be laid to rest in Ateuso Village, Aminito Parish, Akoromint Subcounty, Kapelebyong District.
During this difficult time, the family deeply appreciates the outpouring of love and support from the community. Their mourning has been eased, if only slightly, by the compassion and kindness shown by those who share in their grief.
For those who wish to assist the family, contributions can be made to Etongu Robert at 0777856478.
Apio’s tragic death has left a lasting impact on Soroti and beyond. The heartbreak of losing a child in such circumstances has fueled demands for justice, with the community calling for accountability and a thorough investigation. Authorities continue to work diligently, with the nation closely following developments.
As the family and community prepare to bid their final farewell, their hearts are heavy with sorrow but also with the hope that justice will prevail. The pain of losing such a young life is immeasurable, yet Apio Joan Faith’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
The family asks for continued prayers and support as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
