Radio COMNETU
Crime
9 October 2024, 7:30 am
Son Arrested After Assaulting Mother over Disputed Sale of Radio and Beans
By James Muhumuza A assault is threat or attempt to inflict offensive physical contact or bodily harm on a person that puts the person in immediate danger of or in apprehension. Police in Bwikara Sub County, Kagadi district, have arrested…
7 October 2024, 7:06 am
38 Murder Cases Recorded in September in Albertine Region
By James Muhumuza The offence of manslaughter is punishable by the maximum penalty of life imprisonment under section 190 of the Penal Code Act. The Police in the Albertine have raised a red flag over the increasing murder cases in…
4 October 2024, 10:12 am
93 Year Old Grand Maa Blame Local Leaders on Poor Dress Code
By Otim Moses Arapmoi A 93 year old woman in Oryang Central cell in Namokora town council in Kitgum district has blamed local leaders in the district for sleeping on the job as young girls dress inappropriately; something she says…
4 October 2024, 8:05 am
Special Police Constable in Kagadi Arrested for alleged Defilement
By James Muhumuza The sexual intercourse between an adult and a child above 14 years which is an offence where of the adult is liable on conviction, to imprisonment for 18 years. The police in Kagadi have arrested one of…
25 September 2024, 9:04 am
Kasese Magistrates Court sends Dr. Hajji Abdu Kasita back to remand
By Kyamanduma Patrick Kasese Guide Radio has learnt that the Kasese Magistrates Court has sent Dr. Hajji Abdu Kasita back to remand at Mubuku Government Prison until 15th october 2024 for mention. He faces two counts of murder involving Juveniles.…
24 September 2024, 11:10 am
Relatives bury son’s body in courtyard of suspected killer’s family
By Kato Joseph Drama ensued in Katoma village, Nyamarunda subcounty in Kibaale district when the relatives of an 18-year-old deceased teenager buried his body in the courtyard of Milton Ndegame, the head of the family suspected to be involved in…
23 September 2024, 20:01
Man, 20, arrested for allegedly defiling 4-Year-old girl
By Lakomekec Kinyera Police have arrested a 20-year-old man, Okello Geoffrey Onweng, on allegations of defiling a four-year-old girl in Jaka Central A, Atoo parish, Bongtiko subcounty. The incident occurred on Friday, September 20, 2024, at around 7pm. Reports indicate…
23 September 2024, 5:31 pm
Balalo herdsman flees after the death of a 17-year-old in Apac
By Joshua Olomo Police in Apac district have launched a search for a Balalo herdsman in connection with the death of a 17-year-old youth. It is alleged that on 15 September 2024, in Acenglyet village, Ayeolyec parish, Akokoro sub county,…
20 September 2024, 10:55
Pader authorities probe vandalism of shs 370million solar water system
By Lakomekec Kinyera The Pader District Police have launched an investigation into the vandalism of the recently installed solar-powered water pipe systems in Porogali sub-county. The project, which was installed in 2023 by Swong Engineering Limited, was funded by the…
20 September 2024, 7:39 am
Thieves target bank officer’s home and steal centenary bank keys in Kagadi
By James Muhumuza Centenary Bank is one of Uganda’s leading commercial microfinance banks, serving 2.5 million customers with an asset base of UGX 5.5 trillion. It operates 80 branches, 205 ATMs, over 5,800 agents, and several digital channels. In a…