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Crime
31 October 2026, 8:04 am
Family dispute erupts in Pader over trees cut down by soldier
By Denis Luis Opiyo A family dispute has erupted in Gweng Lik, Koch Parish, Lunyuiri Sub-county, Pader District, following allegations that a soldier threatened his father and cut down trees that had been preserved for years. Okello Paul Okot, 60,…
29 October 2026, 8:28 am
15 students arrested at a guest house in Lira City
By Winnie Auma Fifteen female students from schools in Lira City have been arrested at a guest house in Kirombe Ward over allegations of engaging in prostitution. The students were arrested at Barapua Guest House on Wednesday following a tip-off…
28 October 2026, 4:50 am
Three arrested over alleged extortion in Amuru district
By Agness Agilo Three people, including a man posing as a Gulu University staff member, have been arrested in Amuru District for allegedly extorting money from over 100 residents through illegal VHT registration. Police are investigating as authorities warn the…
27 October 2026, 11:14 am
18-year-old arrested in Amolatar over fatal hoe handle assault
By Frank Oyugi AMOLATAR | Police in Amolatar District are holding an 18-year-old youth in connection with the alleged murder of a 22-year-old man during a dispute in Muntu Sub-County. The suspect, identified as Moses Okello, 18, was arrested following…
27 October 2026, 11:07 am
18-year-old arrested over brother’s death in Amolatar
By Odur Alphonce Police in Amolatar District are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man who was allegedly struck on the head with a hoe handle by his 18-year-old biological brother during a domestic fight. The deceased, identified as Jacob…
24 October 2026, 1:48 pm
15-year-old boy shot dead during police operation in Otuke
By Winnie Auma Police in Otuke District are investigating the alleged shooting to death of a 15 year old boy following an operation targeting suspected motorcycle thieves and robbers in Otuke Town Council. The deceased has been identified as Okello…
22 October 2026, 4:20 am
Man arrested over suspected murder of his mother in Kikwaya sub-county
By Kato Joseph Kakumiro Police in Kakumiro District are holding a 23-year-old man on suspicion of murdering his biological mother and burying her body in an unfinished pit latrine. The suspect has been identified as John Tumwesigye, also known as…
19 October 2026, 9:07 pm
Munna Majje WA Rwanda attiddwa mu bukambwe baamutemyeko omutwe e kammengo
Bya Nsubuga John Munnamaje wa Rwanda attiddwa mu bukambwe ku kyalo luwala, e Kammengo mu Mawokota. Abatuuze Omulambogwe bagusanze mu kibira kya Kalitunsi nga gugangalamye mu kitaba ky’omusaayi, naye ng’abaamusse baamutemyeko omutwe ne bakuuliita nagwoOmujaasi w’eggye lya Rwanda ategeerekese nga…
19 October 2026, 6:07 pm
Fatal crash on Gulu–Kitgum highway claims life of 50-year-old woman
By Frank Oyugi and Hillary Opio Gulu, Uganda — A 50-year-old woman has died after being knocked down by a vehicle on the Gulu–Kitgum highway in Gulu District. Police registered the fatal accident on 18 October 2026 at approximately 7.10…
19 October 2026, 5:26 pm
Police arrest Buluge SS directors over candidates’ examination lockout
By our reporter Lira City — Three senior administrators of Buluge Senior Secondary School are facing legal scrutiny after being arrested by police on Friday for allegedly preventing Senior Four candidates from sitting their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations…