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20 October 2026, 08:42
Police heighten security for Wipolo Shrine pilgrimage in Agago
By Odongo James Patrick Police and other security agencies have heightened security ahead of the annual Wipolo Shrine pilgrimage scheduled for Tuesday, 20 October 2026, in Agago District. The security agencies have urged pilgrims and the general public to remain…
19 October 2026, 6:25 pm
Two arrested over murder of Gulu University student
By Frank Oyugi Gulu, Uganda — Police in Gulu City have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Ocen John Bosco Ngire, a 23-year-old student at Gulu University. The victim, a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in…
7 October 2026, 7:41 pm
Balalo disappears with 15 community cattle in Pader
By Bonny Mike Okello Communities in Ojuru Village, Lalogi Parish, Lapul Sub-county in Pader District are searching for 15 cattle allegedly taken by a herdsman identified as Bagembe Godfrey, who had been employed to look after the community’s animals. The…
7 October 2026, 5:51 pm
UPDF 3 Division launches political education course for troops
By Otim Moses The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has launched a week-long Political Education and Political Commissars Course for troops at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. The training…
7 October 2026, 4:05 pm
North Kyoga Police issue safety guidelines ahead of Independence Day
By Frank Oyugi Lira City — The North Kyoga Territorial Police Command has issued a public safety advisory, urging residents across the Lango Sub-region to remain alert and take precautions to protect themselves and their property as the country prepares…
6 October 2026, 7:15 am
IGP Byakagaba orders deployment of 420 police officers to Kagadi
By James Muhumuza The Uganda Police Force is deploying about 420 additional officers to Kagadi District following a rise in the theft of coffee, livestock and other agricultural produce, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has said. Byakagaba announced the…
5 October 2026, 6:45 pm
Abandoned house at risk as thieves cut copper wire in Hilltop Cell
By Otim Moses An abandoned house in Hilltop Cell, formerly used as the NURI office in Kitgum Municipality, has been raided by thieves who reportedly cut and stole about 45 kilograms of copper wire. According to the Head of Security…
5 October 2026, 6:52 am
Residents raise concerns over rising theft and insecurity
By Geoffrey Okwong Residents in parts of Pader District have raised alarm over what they describe as growing theft of livestock, food and household property, with some saying the situation is creating fear and threatening the livelihoods of ordinary families.…
1 October 2026, 10:55 pm
Lunyiri council moves to secure land for police station
By Geoffrey Okwong Lunyiri Subcounty leaders in Pader District have moved to secure additional land for the establishment of a subcounty police station and officers’ accommodation as police push to strengthen the subcounty policing model. The move follows a request…
1 October 2026, 7:35 pm
Amuge parish security meeting passes eight resolutions to curb rising theft
By Baker Okello A security meeting held on Wednesday, September 30, in Amuge Parish, Alito Subcounty, Kole District, has passed eight resolutions aimed at addressing a recent rise in theft and other security concerns in the area. The development was…