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Crime
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…
9 August 2024, 12:38 pm
Two pupils allegedly poisoned by their step father
By Kyamanduma Patrick Stepfather accused of poisoning and killing two of his stepchildren in Kasese municipality. Two Pupils have died this morning from Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Kasese town, after eating suspected poisoned food. It’s alleged that the pupils…
30 July 2024, 15:32
Escaping Kony’s grip: A tale of resilience and recovery
By Lakomekec Kinyera A two-decade wilderness existence In 1997, Oryem Patrick Lumumba and Okot Stephen Oola were forcibly taken by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), enduring over two decades of captivity. Their return to freedom in 2019 marked a profound…
8 July 2024, 13:53
Bongtiko subcounty chairman arrested for animal theft
By Lakomekec Kinyera In a significant crackdown on livestock theft, Mr Lugela Kilama John Bosco, the chairperson of Bongtiko subcounty, was arrested alongside three others on Sunday, 7 July 2024. The community alleges that the suspects misused their official positions…
2 July 2024, 8:35 pm
Police summons Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Amolatar
By Ejang Sarah and Desire Ocen Paul Mpiiwa, the Chief Administrative Officer of Amolatar district, faces allegations of abuse of office and misuse of public funds, prompting a police investigation. Paul Mpiiwa, the Chief Administrative Officer of Amolatar district, was…
24 June 2024, 1:48 pm
Police recovers stolen gun in Oyam district
By Chris Woo Police in Oyam district have recovered a gun that was reportedly stolen by a security guard in Minakulu Subcounty. Last week, it was reported that an AK-47 was stolen by Okwir Patrick, a security guard attached to…
19 June 2024, 10:54 am
Officer in Charge Oyam prison arrested over death of inmate
By Chris Woo The officer in charge of Oyam prison has been arrested and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a 20 year old inmate, Daniel Otim, during an escape attempt. The arrest of SP Sserukuma Karim came…
19 June 2024, 10:47 am
Kwania civil servants on the spot over child neglect
By Joshua Olomo Kwania Police in Kwania district have issued a stern warning to civil servants against child neglect, prompted by multiple complaints received by the Child and Family Protection Unit. The warning was issued on June 18, 2024 during…