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Crime
9 April 2025, 6:36 pm
Kitgum mob lynches suspected motorcycle thief
By Otim Moses A suspected motorcycle thief was on Wednesday lynched by an irate mob in Pandowng cell, Pandwong division, Kitgum municipality. According to the report obtained by our reporter the suspect was trying to escape through the road leading…
9 April 2025, 5:40 pm
Woman arrested in connection to murder of 35-year-old man in Kibaale
By Kato Joseph Police in Kibaale district have arrested a 32-year-old woman identified as Angelica Nantume a resident of Kikaara village in Karama subcounty to aid in investigations over the gruesome murder of a 35-year-old man. It is alleged that…
8 April 2025, 5:05 pm
Mob justice claims life in Otuke district
By Sarah Ejang On April 7, 2025, at approximately 11:00 hours, the police in Otuke district reported a tragic case of mob murder that has left the community in shock. The incident took place in Anara village, located in Aloi…
8 April 2025, 4:35 pm
Apac police starts investigation into alleged mob murder
By Sarah Ejang The territorial command of Apac district is actively investigating a tragic incident involving the alleged mob murder of an individual identified as Okello Patrick. The incident occurred in Awilabongo village, Amun parish, within Apoi subcounty. According to…
8 April 2025, 4:12 pm
Lira man arrested for allegedly killing wife in domestic violence incident
By Sarah Ejang In a tragic turn of events, police in Lira City West Division have apprehended Otiri George, a 61-year-old man suspected of murdering his wife, Ajok Santa, 40, during a domestic dispute. The incident, which has shocked the…
7 April 2025, 10:53
Security guard arrested in Rukiga for fatally shooting herdsman
By Uziah Tusaasire According to police reports, the deceased and his colleague, identified as Alias Owamahoro, were herding cattle belonging to Mbabazi Kakwerere, the Rukiga District Chairperson. While on duty, the suspect—who is attached to the Rukiga SACCO Kamwezi Branch—passed…
7 April 2025, 10:34
Police officer killed by mob in Ibanda district
By Uziah Tusaasire The deceased, identified as Police Constable Suleiman Chemonges, service number 75290, aged 28, was attached to Bisheshe Police Station in Ibanda district. He was reportedly murdered on 6 April 2025 while on duty. Police in Ibanda district…
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, 22:35
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,…