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Crime
2 June 2026, 7:54 pm
Over 70 youths arrested in Lira over suspected illegal recruitment scheme
By Winnie Auma Security operatives in Lira City have arrested 73 youths who were allegedly recruited and employed illegally by a company identified as Canaan Dream Visionaries. The arrests followed an operation conducted today at the company’s offices located in…
1 June 2026, 10:44 pm
Four-year-old boy burnt to death in Apac, two suspects arrested
By Winnie Auma Police in Apac District have arrested two women to assist with investigations into the suspected arson murder of a four-year-old boy in Ibuje Sub county. The LCIII Chairperson of Ibuje Sub-county, Mr Alex Ogota, said the tragic…
31 May 2026, 6:30 am
Police recover suspected stolen motorcycles, arrest suspect in Amolatar
By Winnie Auma Police in Amolatar District have recovered two suspected stolen motorcycles and arrested one suspect during an intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing rising cases of motorcycle theft in the district. The operation, conducted between Friday night and Saturday…
26 May 2026, 3:58 am
Police probe death of Kenyan pastor in Kitgum District
By Onapa Samie Police in Kitgum District are investigating a suspected case of suicide after a Kenyan national and resident pastor was found dead early on Saturday morning in Lobiri Village, Katwotwo Parish, Orom East Sub county. The deceased, identified…
24 May 2026, 6:14 pm
Eight-month-old baby rescued from school pit latrine in Apac
By Winnie Auma Police in Apac District have launched investigations into a shocking case of attempted murder after rescuing a baby girl who was allegedly dumped alive in a pit latrine at Apac Pride Nursery and Primary School in Temogo…
18 May 2026, 6:30 pm
Oyam police probe death of teen found along Lira-Kamdini road
By Winnie Auma Police in Oyam District have launched investigations into the suspected murder of an 18-year-old man whose body was found lying along the Kamdini–Lira Road. The deceased has been identified as Denis Owiny, a peasant farmer and resident…
15 May 2026, 10:01 pm
Dokolo police recover 240 government hoes in Agwata
By Winnie Auma Police in Dokolo District have arrested a man in Agwata Town Council over alleged unlawful possession of government items.The suspect, identified as Patrick Ocuku, was arrested after residents tipped off authorities about the suspected illegal possession of…
14 May 2026, 9:16 am
Amolatar Police detain tailor over alleged defilement case
By Odur Alphonce Police in Amolatar District are holding a 30-year-old woman for allegedly defiling a minor. The suspect, identified as Brenda Aketowanga, was arrested on Tuesday, 12 May at Alemere Trading Centre. Reports indicate that Aketowanga, from Agago District,…
13 May 2026, 6:22 pm
Four teachers arrested over suspected murder of LC1 leader in Dokolo
By Winnie Auma Police in Dokolo District are investigating the suspected murder of a 45-year-old man whose body was recovered floating in Olweny Swamp in Agwata Town Council. The deceased has been identified as Ogwal Jimmy John, a resident of…
8 May 2026, 12:32 pm
Oyam man shot during police operation at prayer meeting
By Winnie Auma A 26-year-old man was shot and injured by police during a prayer gathering in Acaba Subcounty, Oyam District. The incident happened on May 7, 2026, at around 1pm in Barojul Village, Atek Ober Parish. According to the…