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25 April 2025, 17:30
Two security guards arrested for attempted murder in Mbarara
By Uziah Tusaasire Police in Mbarara City South Division have arrested two security guards in connection with an attempted murder by shooting, which left a local businessman seriously injured. According to Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson Samson Kasasira, the suspects have…
24 April 2025, 9:48 am
Police arrest teacher in Alebtong on allegations of aggravated defilement
By Sarah Ejang The territorial police in Alebtong district are currently investigating a serious case of aggravated defilement after an incident reported on April 20, 2025. The complainant, Akello Anna, a 50-year-old resident of Agweng village, Akura parish, revealed that…
24 April 2025, 9:10 am
Police probe alleged homosexuality case involving 10-Year-Old in Lira city
By Sarah Ejang The territorial police in Lira city are currently engaged in a thorough investigation concerning an alleged case of homosexuality involving a 10-year-old male minor. The incident reportedly took place on April 21, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM,…
23 April 2025, 1:49 pm
38-year-old teacher murdered in Lamwo on Easter Day
A 30-year-old man and a resident of Itiba village in Bunga Parish, Paloga sub-county, Lamwo district, was found dead at his home on Monday, April 21, 2025, immediately after picking a fight with a colleague in a drinking joint. According…
20 April 2025, 17:51
Senior six student dies in suspected suicide at Solberga college
By Uziah Tusaasire According to the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, the incident occurred on 20 April 2025 at around 1:00 p.m. Kiconco was found hanging from the dormitory ceiling, with a rope tied around her neck and fastened…
20 April 2025, 15:26
Police recover stolen firearm in Kisoro, arrest notorious criminal
By Uziah Tusaasire Police in Kisoro, in a joint operation with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), have recovered a firearm that was stolen from a security guard earlier this month and arrested a…
18 April 2025, 11:29 AM
Agago youth face arrest amid rising trend of card playing
By Freeman Canogura Authorities in Agago district have issued a stern warning against the growing prevalence of gambling, particularly card games and ludo, which they say have become widespread and detrimental, especially among the youth. Speaking to Radio Wang Ooh…
11 April 2025, 9:40 AM
2 police officers arrested for drinking while on duty in Agago
By David Ojok Jr. The troubling trend of public servants reporting to work under the influence of alcohol is intensifying in northern Uganda, sparking outrage from the public and leaders alike. This week, a clinical officer at Gulu Regional Referral…
10 April 2025, 11:28
Gun stolen from security guard sparks panic in Kabale municipality
By Uziah Tusaasire Residents of Kabale municipality are living in fear following the theft of a firearm from a security guard at Pearl Hotel in Kigongi cell, Central ward, Central division. According to a statement released by Kigezi Region Police…
9 April 2025, 6:46 pm
38-year-old drunk mother suffocates one-month-old baby in Orom
By Otim Moses A 38-year-old woman in Ladit Oywe village, Lolia parish, Orom subcounty, Chua East constituency in Kitgum district, is expected to live with a pricking conscience after reportedly suffocating her one-and-a-half-month-old baby to death on Tuesday night. The…