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7 May 2025, 8:24 pm
Lamwo police arrest man over brutal murder of elder brother
By David Ojok Jr Police in Lamwo district have arrested a man in connection with the brutal murder of his elder brother following a violent domestic dispute in Techwa village, Okol parish, Madi Opei sub county. The deceased, identified as…
5 May 2025, 8:17 am
24-year-old woman held in Kitgum over murder
By David Ojok Jr Police in Kitgum district are investigating the gruesome murder of an 18-year-old woman, identified as Akwero Mercy, a resident of Adak village, Balakwa parish, Lalano sub county. According to police reports, the deceased had been staying…
1 May 2025, 1:49 pm
Police in Lamwo investigates the murder of a 30 years old man
By David Ojok Jr Police in Lamwo district have launched investigations into the suspected murder of a 30-year-old man, identified as Okwera Denish, a resident of Gai Village, Paloga Sub-county, following a tragic incident that occurred on the night of…
1 May 2025, 9:07 am
Police in Agago investigates murder of a Five year old
By David Ojok Jr. The Police in Patongo town council, Agago district have opened investigations into a suspected case of murder involving a 5-year-old girl, identified as Lakica Rachael, a pupil at St. Joseph nursery and primary school and a…
18 April 2025, 11:29 am
Agago youth face arrest amid rising trend of card playing
By Freeman Canogura Authorities in Agago district have issued a stern warning against the growing prevalence of gambling, particularly card games and ludo, which they say have become widespread and detrimental, especially among the youth. Speaking to Radio Wang Ooh…
11 April 2025, 9:40 am
2 police officers arrested for drinking while on duty in Agago
By David Ojok Jr. The troubling trend of public servants reporting to work under the influence of alcohol is intensifying in northern Uganda, sparking outrage from the public and leaders alike. This week, a clinical officer at Gulu Regional Referral…
17 March 2025, 7:36 am
Agago gets Police dog to fight rising crime
By Freeman Canogura Agago Central Police Station has received its first ever sniffer dog to help combat rising crime in the district. Authorities believe the well trained dog will assist in tracking down criminals, especially in Patongo and Kalongo town…
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…
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…