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20 April 2025, 15:26
Police recover stolen firearm in Kisoro, arrest notorious criminal
By Uziah Tusaasire Police in Kisoro, in a joint operation with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), have recovered a firearm that was stolen from a security guard earlier this month and arrested a…
18 April 2025, 11:29 AM
Agago youth face arrest amid rising trend of card playing
By Freeman Canogura Authorities in Agago district have issued a stern warning against the growing prevalence of gambling, particularly card games and ludo, which they say have become widespread and detrimental, especially among the youth. Speaking to Radio Wang Ooh…
11 April 2025, 9:40 AM
2 police officers arrested for drinking while on duty in Agago
By David Ojok Jr. The troubling trend of public servants reporting to work under the influence of alcohol is intensifying in northern Uganda, sparking outrage from the public and leaders alike. This week, a clinical officer at Gulu Regional Referral…
10 April 2025, 11:28
Gun stolen from security guard sparks panic in Kabale municipality
By Uziah Tusaasire Residents of Kabale municipality are living in fear following the theft of a firearm from a security guard at Pearl Hotel in Kigongi cell, Central ward, Central division. According to a statement released by Kigezi Region Police…
9 April 2025, 6:46 pm
38-year-old drunk mother suffocates one-month-old baby in Orom
By Otim Moses A 38-year-old woman in Ladit Oywe village, Lolia parish, Orom subcounty, Chua East constituency in Kitgum district, is expected to live with a pricking conscience after reportedly suffocating her one-and-a-half-month-old baby to death on Tuesday night. The…
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…