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13 March 2025, 4:25 pm
Successful apprehension of notorious criminal in Alebtong district
By Sarah Ejang In a well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation, the territorial police in Alebtong district successfully apprehended a notorious criminal, Ogwal Jasper, aged 33. Jasper, a resident of Lobo-Doko Ryek village, Amononeno parish, Abako subcounty, had previously escaped from Gulu Main…
9 March 2025, 5:54 PM
Suspected ox-plough thief killed by angry mob in Agago
By Freeman Canogura A 26-year-old man, Onyong Jimmy, was killed by a mob in Anyango B cell, Alela parish, Arum Sub county, Agago district, at around 11:00 PM on Saturday, 8 March 2025. According to the police, a traditional dance…
9 March 2025, 14:04
Police speaks out on shooting in Karilo
By Ali Lukomo Police in Kaliro have arrested a police officer, identified as Sgt. Kyakwise Charles, to assist in investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old student in Kaliro. The suspect, Sgt. Kyakwise Charles, is attached to…
9 March 2025, 08:58
UPDF soldier shoots civilian in Agago amid gambling dispute
By James Patrick Odongo Agago district – A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier shot and killed a 35-year-old civilian, Okio Richard, in the early hours of 8 March 2025 under controversial circumstances, reigniting concerns over military conduct in the…
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…