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Crime
25 April 2025, 17:30
Two security guards arrested for attempted murder in Mbarara
By Uziah Tusaasire Police in Mbarara City South Division have arrested two security guards in connection with an attempted murder by shooting, which left a local businessman seriously injured. According to Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson Samson Kasasira, the suspects have…
20 April 2025, 17:51
Senior six student dies in suspected suicide at Solberga college
By Uziah Tusaasire According to the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, the incident occurred on 20 April 2025 at around 1:00 p.m. Kiconco was found hanging from the dormitory ceiling, with a rope tied around her neck and fastened…
20 April 2025, 15:26
Police recover stolen firearm in Kisoro, arrest notorious criminal
By Uziah Tusaasire Police in Kisoro, in a joint operation with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), have recovered a firearm that was stolen from a security guard earlier this month and arrested a…
10 April 2025, 11:28
Gun stolen from security guard sparks panic in Kabale municipality
By Uziah Tusaasire Residents of Kabale municipality are living in fear following the theft of a firearm from a security guard at Pearl Hotel in Kigongi cell, Central ward, Central division. According to a statement released by Kigezi Region Police…
7 April 2025, 10:53
Security guard arrested in Rukiga for fatally shooting herdsman
By Uziah Tusaasire According to police reports, the deceased and his colleague, identified as Alias Owamahoro, were herding cattle belonging to Mbabazi Kakwerere, the Rukiga District Chairperson. While on duty, the suspect—who is attached to the Rukiga SACCO Kamwezi Branch—passed…
7 April 2025, 10:34
Police officer killed by mob in Ibanda district
By Uziah Tusaasire The deceased, identified as Police Constable Suleiman Chemonges, service number 75290, aged 28, was attached to Bisheshe Police Station in Ibanda district. He was reportedly murdered on 6 April 2025 while on duty. Police in Ibanda district…
4 April 2025, 11:55
Land dispute turns deadly in Kisoro, one person killed
By Uziah Tusaasire The incident occurred on 3 April 2025 at an unspecified time. After committing the crime, the suspect surrendered himself at Bunagana Police Station around midday, where he was immediately arrested and charged. Police in Kisoro district are…
29 March 2025, 19:29
Rwandan national dies in Kabale car accident
By Uziah Tusaasire Kabale police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Rwandan national in a fatal car crash at Kyanamira along the Mbarara-Kabale highway. The deceased, identified only as Muhire, a 23-year-old Rwandan, was driving a Sino…