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23 September 2024, 5:31 pm
Balalo herdsman flees after the death of a 17-year-old in Apac
By Joshua Olomo Police in Apac district have launched a search for a Balalo herdsman in connection with the death of a 17-year-old youth. It is alleged that on 15 September 2024, in Acenglyet village, Ayeolyec parish, Akokoro sub county,…
20 September 2024, 10:55
Pader authorities probe vandalism of shs 370million solar water system
By Lakomekec Kinyera The Pader District Police have launched an investigation into the vandalism of the recently installed solar-powered water pipe systems in Porogali sub-county. The project, which was installed in 2023 by Swong Engineering Limited, was funded by the…
20 September 2024, 7:39 am
Thieves target bank officer’s home and steal centenary bank keys in Kagadi
By James Muhumuza Centenary Bank is one of Uganda’s leading commercial microfinance banks, serving 2.5 million customers with an asset base of UGX 5.5 trillion. It operates 80 branches, 205 ATMs, over 5,800 agents, and several digital channels. In a…
14 September 2024, 19:08
Pader police launch door-to-door crime awareness campaign
By Ekel Daniel Bonny Police in Pader district have launched a door-to-door awareness campaign aimed at engaging the community in crime prevention in response to the increasing levels of insecurity in the district. The campaign, which commenced on 13 September…
7 September 2024, 12:37 pm
One dead, two injured in brutal attack on family in Kagadi
By James Muhumuza The concept of brutal murder emphasises not only inflicting suffering on a victim but also committing murder with cruelty and extreme violence. Unknown assailants have attacked a family in Kagadi district, resulting in one death and two…
3 September 2024, 7:49 am
One killed, another injured in Kagadi
By James Muhumuza The offence of murder in Uganda is punishable by the maximum penalty of death, as provided under section 189 of the Penal Code Act. A tragic incident occurred last night in Rwenjobe village, Pachwa sub-county, Kagadi district,…
28 August 2024, 11:47 am
School director beats up journalists
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Police in Matugga and Kasangati, Wakiso district, are searching for the director of Junius Primary School, located in Nansana municipality, Mr Didas Mugisha Nguma, who is accused of assaulting journalists who visited his school to conduct…
19 August 2024, 7:32 am
24-year-old man held for alleged misconduct with a minor
By James Muhumuza Police in Mwitanzige Subcounty, Kakumiro district, have arrested a 24-year-old man, Elinest Tumusiime, a resident of Ijumangabo B village, Kakumiro district, on allegations of defiling a 13-year-old girl. The incident reportedly occurred over the weekend. According to…
15 August 2024, 16:10
IG arrests DPP staff member in Pader for alleged extortion
By Lakomekec Kinyera Geoffrey Oneka, an office assistant at the Resident State Attorney’s office in Pader district, was arrested today by the Inspectorate of Government (IG) on charges of extortion. The arrest follows allegations that Oneka demanded Shs 1 million…
10 August 2024, 10:44 pm
Parents arrested for marrying off a 14-year-old girl in Amolatar
Five people have been arrested for their involvement in the marriage of a 14-year-old girl. On Friday, 9th August 2024, five people were arrested in Apokmitimogo ‘A’, Amolatar town council. Among those arrested is the girl’s mother, Apili Jenifer, along…