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Crime
11 March 2026, 7:44 pm
Man dies in police custody at Apac central police station
By, Abili Isaac Newton Police in Apac district have launched investigations into the death of a 31-year-old man who reportedly died while in custody at Apac Central Police Station. The deceased has been identified as Jimmy Odongo, a security guard…
9 March 2026, 11:26 am
Man dies after collapsing in Kole police cell
By Winnie Auma Police in Kole District are investigating the sudden death of a 42-year-old man who was found unconscious in a police cell. According to the North Kyoga Police spokesperson, Jimmy Patrick Okema, the deceased has been identified as…
8 March 2026, 11:18 am
Victims of the bomb explosion in Lamwo finally identified
By David Ojok Jr Police in Lamwo District have named the victims of Saturday’s bomb explosion, which claimed three lives. The victims, all children, have been identified as Odoch Lawrence, aged 14, a pupil at Unity Primary School and a…
7 March 2026, 3:00 pm
Suspected bomb explosion leaves two children feared dead in Lamwo
By Otim Moses Police in the Aswa East Region are investigating a suspected bomb explosion that has reportedly left two children feared dead in Lamwo District. According to unconfirmed reports from Pawichi Village in Beyogoya Parish, Anaka Parish, Palabek Gem…
6 March 2026, 10:11 pm
Kitgum doctor arrested for extortion and performing illegal surgeries
By David Ojok Jr Police in Kitgum District are holding a medical officer, identified as Dr Paul Pope Okwera, attached to the District General Hospital, over allegations of performing illegal surgeries and extortion. The suspect, currently in custody at the…
5 March 2026, 11:41 am
Kitgum Police investigate another murder case
By David Ojok Jr Police in Kitgum District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of a man identified as Odera Jacob, who died from assault. It is alleged that the deceased, a resident of Labworomor Village, Lulwa Parish, Orom…
3 March 2026, 1:21 pm
62-year-old man arrested for allegedly killing wife over infidelity allegations…
By Tinka Julius Police in Kibaale District are holding a 62-year-old man accused of murdering his wife following a domestic dispute linked to alleged infidelity in Muhangi village in Bubango subcounty. The suspect, Robert Byamukama, a resident of the same…
2 March 2026, 20:08
Pader police arrest suspects in 2017 police motorcycle theft
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Nearly nine years after a police motorcycle was stolen from Pader Central Police Station, the District Police Commander (DPC), Jackson Bogere, announced the arrest of suspects believed to have masterminded the theft, marking a milestone in…
2 March 2026, 18:34
Pader police hold one of their own over alleged mobile money fraud
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Police in Pader are holding one of their own officers over allegations of mobile money fraud targeting local business operators. The suspect, identified as Olanya Albert, an officer holding the rank of Assistant Inspector of Police…
2 March 2026, 11:27 am
Police investigate murder by assault in Amolatar district
By Sarah Ejang The Territorial Police in Amolatar District have launched an investigation into a tragic case of murder by assault that occurred late on the evening of February 28, 2026. The incident unfolded at approximately 19:39 hours in Kabangala…