Crime
18 March 2026, 4:20 pm
Suspected stolen cattle intercepted in Teso Bar, Lira City
By Winnie Auma Local leaders surrounding Teso Bar and Corner Kamdini cell in Lira city west division have intercepted 3 cattle which were allegedly stolen last night. The incident was confirmed to our reporter this morning by Calvin Ojuka, the…
17 March 2026, 11:31 am
Tension rise at Amolatar Health Centre IV over discovery of live bullet
By Alphonce Odur A pregnant woman was found concealing a live bullet in her bra at Amolatar Health Centre IV, prompting a security scare and an immediate investigation. In a shocking incident that has left both staff and patients at…
17 March 2026, 10:56 am
Family of man shot by police in Kwania demands blood compensation
By Winnie Auma Relatives of a man who was shot dead by police in Kwania District are demanding blood compensation, delaying burial arrangements.The deceased, identified as Derrick Opio, was killed in Ayabi Sub-county while reportedly attempting to stop the arrest…
14 March 2026, 12:44 pm
Police officer shoots dead man who attempted to foil twin’s arrest in Kwan…
By Winnie Auma A police officer in Kwania district has shot dead a 28 year old man who attempted to foil the arrest of his twin brother.According to the deceased’s uncle, Richard Beja, a resident of Ogwil village, Ogwil parish…
12 March 2026, 6:02 pm
Mourner assaulted to death in Kitgum
By David Ojok Jr. Police in the Aswa East region have launched a manhunt for two men suspected to have assaulted a mourner who later died from injuries sustained during the attack in Kitgum District. The deceased has been identified…
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…