Crime
15 April 2026, 7:57 pm
Koboko School Protest Erupts Over Leadership Concerns, Students Sent Home
Tension briefly gripped Nyangilia Secondary School in Koboko District on Monday, April 13, 2026, after students staged a peaceful protest against the school’s administration, citing poor leadership and declining academic standards. The students marched to the offices of the Municipal…
11 April 2026, 7:36 pm
Newborn rescued alive from pit latrine in shocking Moyo incident
By Andrew Ogwang A shocking case of attempted murder has been reported in Moyo District, where a newborn baby boy was rescued alive from a pit latrine at Moyo General Hospital. According to police under reference MOYO CPS CRB 103/2026,…
7 April 2026, 9:58 am
Leaders call for justice and stronger security after Ggaba Daycare tragedy
By Ronald Ssemagonja A solemn prayer service was held in Ggaba, Kampala, following a tragic incident in which a man attacked a daycare centre, killing four children—three boys and one girl. The service, organised by Ggaba Community Church and the…
6 April 2026, 8:00 pm
Apac Seed students injured in Easter attack, Nine suspects arrested
By Amone Dickens Apac, Uganda — More than five students of Apac Seed Secondary School were injured following a violent attack by suspected community members during a school event on Easter night. The incident occurred at around 10:00 PM, as…
4 April 2026, 4:11 pm
Police launch manhunt for suspect in Gulu domestic murder
By Andrew Ogwang Police in the Aswa West Region have launched a manhunt for a 45-year-old man following the death of a woman in a suspected domestic violence incident in Gulu District. The case, registered at Gulu Central Police Station…
4 April 2026, 9:51 am
Town agent and village chairperson arrested in Loro over alledge extortion
By Eman yonah oruk Police at Loro Town Council Police Station are holding in custody the Town Agent of Western Ward and LC1 Chairperson of Eponga Village for alledge extortion Police at Loro Town Council Police Station are holding in…
31 March 2026, 6:00 pm
Senyonga denies Kayanja claims, accuses bloggers of spreading false narrative
By Ronald Ssemagonja The lead pastor of Christian Life Church in Bwaise, Kampala, Pastor Jackson Senyonga, has publicly dismissed claims made by Robert Kayanja, the lead pastor of Miracle Centre Cathedral, regarding an ongoing sodomy case before the Mwanga II…
31 March 2026, 1:59 pm
Oyam District ACAO held in police custody over alleged job extortion
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) of Oyam District, Mark Obangkwon, is in police custody following his arrest over allegations of extorting money from a job seeker. Obangkwon allegedly lured a job applicant with promises of…
30 March 2026, 3:29 pm
Joint security operation dismantles criminal network in Gulu City
By Gift Okello On 24 March 2026, a coordinated, intelligence-led operation by the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces disrupted multiple criminal cells across Gulu City. The crackdown targeted Pece Prisons, Cell-Kyenjere, and surrounding neighbourhoods in a…
30 March 2026, 2:11 pm
Crime Drops by 10% as Police Release 2025 Annual Report
Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Police Force has reported a significant decline in crime, according to its 2025 Annual Crime Report released today. Presenting the report, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba said a total of 196,405 cases were recorded in…