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24 February 2026, 7:25 pm
Kwania in shock: man sets self a blaze
By Winnie Auma A 76-year-old man has died after setting himself on fire inside his house in Opok-kwele village, Kwania District. The deceased has been identified as William Ongeng, a resident of the area. According to the Local Council One…
23 February 2026, 2:52 am
Police investigate gruesome murder of 15-year-old girl in Kibaale
By Kato Joseph Kibaale Police in Kibaale District have launched investigations into the brutal murder of a 15-year-old girl by unknown assailants. The deceased has been identified as Phionah Nakamate, daughter of Leonard Irumba, residents of Kigaaza Village in Bwamiramira…
19 February 2026, 10:06 am
Gulu security agencies arrest 90 suspected gangsters, dismantle syndicate
By Gift Okello Security agencies in Gulu City have arrested 90 suspected criminal gang members following a two-day intelligence-led operation across key parts of the city. The joint operation, carried out by the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda People’s…
17 February 2026, 4:32 pm
Two men in custody after police recover loaded magazine in Gulu City
By Gift Okello Police in Gulu City have arrested two men on suspicion of illegal possession of ammunition after a loaded magazine containing 30 rounds was allegedly recovered from a residential house. The suspects, 18-year-old Opwomungu Josua and 40-year-old Kilama…
16 February 2026, 1:58 pm
One dead, chaos erupts as mob attacks suspect in Gulu City
By Gift Okello Police in Gulu City are investigating a suspected murder that sparked violent mob unrest in the early hours of Sunday morning along Cemetery Road in the city centre. The incident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. when an…
12 February 2026, 6:14 am
Prophet kidnapped and dumped in a bush in Dokolo district
By Winnie Auma Police in Dokolo District have arrested two people over the alleged kidnapping of a prophet. According to Denis Ower, the LC3 Chairperson of Kangai Town Council, the victim is Peace Muwandu, a 28-year-old housewife and prayer intercessor.…
30 January 2026, 12:51 pm
Three killed in suspected arson attack in Kitgum district
By Otim Moses Three people have been confirmed dead following a suspected arson attack in Bajere South Village, Labongo Akwang Sub county, Kitgum District. The deceased are Odida Michael, the head of the household, his wife Oyella Alice, and their…
23 December 2025, 9:05 pm
Body of a woman retrieved from Otuke-Alebtong bridge
By Winnie Auma Residents around Apak Bridge, which borders Alebtong and Otuke districts, have discovered the body of an unidentified woman packed in a sack. According to the LC1 Vice Chairperson of Apur A Village, Agweng Parish, Igombolola Alango in…
13 December 2025, 11:14 am
Two arrested for possession of counterfeit notes
By Ali Lukomo The territorial police in Bugiri have arrested two suspects who were found in possession of counterfeit currency. The suspects have been identified as Mutale Ali, 49, a resident of Nawanyingi in Iganga District, and Kyemba Allan, 32,…
4 December 2025, 9:25 am
Primary school teacher remanded over aggravated defilement charges in Kibaale
By Kato Joseph Kibaale A 24-year-old Grade III primary school teacher has been charged and remanded to Kibaale Prison over allegations of aggravated defilement in Kibaale District. The Kibaale Grade One Magistrate’s Court, presided over by His Worship Derick Kamanzi,…