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8 March 2025, 5:49 PM
Soldier shoots civilian dead in Agago
By David Ojok Jr A soldier attached to the Lomoi protected kraal army detachment in Agago district has allegedly shot and killed a civilian under unclear circumstances. According to initial reports, the incident happened around 2:00 AM when Private Ebamu…
8 March 2025, 7:53 AM
Officials warn Agago residents about rising fraud cases
By Freeman Canogura The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Agago, Nabinson Kidega Nok, has warned people to be extra careful because conmen are becoming more active in the district. He urged residents to work closely with security officers to stop…
7 March 2025, 5:27 pm
Man punches wife to death over charcoal dispute in Agago
By Otim Moses AGAGO: A 40-year-old woman, identified as Jenet Atuku, was allegedly punched to death by her husband, Ojera Alex, in Barajwa village, Adilang sub-county, Agago district. The tragic incident occurred following a dispute over burnt charcoal. According to…
7 March 2025, 10:14
Woman arrested for cutting off husband’s genitals
By Eric Muzusa Police in Kamuli have arrested a 35-year-old woman for allegedly attempting to murder her husband by cutting off his genitals. According to the police statement, the incident occurred on 18 February 2025 at about 11:00pm at their…
7 March 2025, 9:15 AM
Woman dies after domestic dispute in Agago
By Freeman Canogura Police in Agago district have launched a manhunt for a man suspected of assaulting his wife, leading to her death in Barajwa village, Adilang subcounty. The incident occurred on March 6, 2025, following a domestic altercation over…
4 March 2025, 8:34 pm
Abok LCIII chairperson released on police bond over libel allegation
By Eman Yonah Oruk Phillips Ogile Jakayo, the Abok LCIII Chairperson and NRM Publicity Secretary for Oyam District, was arrested and detained at Oyam Central Police Station on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, over an alleged libel crime. Ogile is accused…
26 February 2025, 6:56 pm
Four suspected cattle thieves arrested in Kitgum
Otim Moses Police in Kitgum district are holding four men for allegedly stealing three heads of cattle from Potika subcounty in Lamwo district. The suspects were intercepted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Kitgum Municipality while transporting the stolen animals…
26 February 2025, 6:48 pm
18-year-old woman hacked to death by husband in Lamwo
By Otim Moses An 18-year-old woman and a P3 pupil of Opoke Primary School was hacked to death with a panga by her husband on Tuesday morning. The suspect has only been identified as Onek. The deceased, Aketowang Prossy, was…
25 February 2025, 10:45 am
PDM SACCO leaders arrested in Oyam corruption crackdown
By Eman Yonah Oruk Reports indicate that PDM SACCO leaders from Western Wards in Oyam town council are currently detained at Oyam Central Police Station. The leaders are accused of extorting money from beneficiaries and tampering with the list of…
21 February 2025, 1:33 pm
Notorious Butaleja witch doctor arrested in Oyam district
By Eman Yonah Oruk Renowned witch doctor Emmanuel Akiteng from Butaleja has been apprehended by police in Oyam district. His arrest stems from allegations of involvement in the mysterious deaths of six individuals in Lamwo district. The victims reportedly died…