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Crime
4 April 2025, 11:55
Land dispute turns deadly in Kisoro, one person killed
By Uziah Tusaasire The incident occurred on 3 April 2025 at an unspecified time. After committing the crime, the suspect surrendered himself at Bunagana Police Station around midday, where he was immediately arrested and charged. Police in Kisoro district are…
29 March 2025, 19:29
Rwandan national dies in Kabale car accident
By Uziah Tusaasire Kabale police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Rwandan national in a fatal car crash at Kyanamira along the Mbarara-Kabale highway. The deceased, identified only as Muhire, a 23-year-old Rwandan, was driving a Sino…
27 March 2025, 10:35 pm
Allegations of ritual sacrifice spark violence in Kitagwenda
By Noah Kasangaki Ateenyi Amarakutunga Levi, a prominent gospel musician and councillor in Kitagwenda District, has been arrested in connection with the alleged ritual murder of his 4-year-old niece, Ainomugisha Tricia. Amid growing tensions, Levi’s house was set on fire,…
26 March 2025, 10:47 am
Woman arrested for kidnapping co-wife’s 5-year-old girl in Kibaale
By Kato Joseph Police in Kibaale district have arrested a 30-year-old woman who allegedly kidnapped her co-wife’s 5-year-old daughter from Matale sub county. Omuhereza Annet Mujuni Kengozi, a mobile money and MTN SIM card registration agent operating in Kiryanjagi trading…
24 March 2025, 1:12 pm
NFA arrests 10 suspects for illegal forest activities in Mabira Forest
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Forestry Authority (NFA) enforcement team has arrested 10 suspects: Okech James, Mugabo Twalik, Mutabazi John, Lubega Ibrahim, Motabi Hamza, Nsubuga Charles, Keleto Jingo, Sebufu Edrisa, Musigura Nkoge Monday, and Atanasi Moses, who are said to…
23 March 2025, 3:19 pm
Eight arrested, two guns recovered in Kamuli police operation
By Ali Lukomo Kamuli police have arrested eight people on charges of aggravated robbery in an intelligence-led operation conducted on March 22, 2025. During the operation, security operatives recovered two guns, two magazines, and several other suspected stolen items. The…
20 March 2025, 9:02 pm
Kamuli man arrested for allegedly killing a pupil over sugarcane
By Ali Lukomo Police in Kamuli have arrested Balisanyuka Jonan for allegedly causing the death of a 15-year-old pupil. The deceased has been identified as Bakaki Mathias, a pupil at Five Star Nursery and Primary School, Luzinga. The incident occurred…
20 March 2025, 12:08 pm
Notorious gang member held for stealing parish priest’s motorbike
By Eman Yonah Oruk Police at Oyam Central Police Station are holding Okodi Morish, a notorious gang member involved in stealing motorbikes. According to reports, Okodi, a resident of Okarowok in Aber Jinary, stormed Aber parish and stole a motorbike…
19 March 2025, 7:16 pm
Three key culprits arrested by NFA in Mabira forest destruction
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Forestry Authority (NFA), in accordance with the laws governing Uganda, is mandated to ensure the sustainable management and conservation of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) in the country. Against this backdrop, the NFA enforcement team arrested…
18 March 2025, 6:07 pm
Three in custody for lynching mobile phone thief
By Otim Moses Police in Lamwo district have detained three individuals for lynching a suspected mobile phone thief in Pawena village, Palabek Abera sub county. The deceased, identified as Nyeko Alfred, a resident of Pawena village in Palabek Abera sub…