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8 August 2025, 13:49
Pukor sub county chairperson loses another motorcycle in Gulu city theft
By James Patrick Odongo Gulu City | 8 August 2025 — Richard Ojwini, the LC3 Chairperson of Pukor Sub county in Pader District, has once again fallen victim to motorcycle theft — this time losing his personal red motorcycle, registration…
2 August 2025, 11:46
Witnesses at Alikin hotel reject motorcycle theft claims
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Management of Alikin Hotel in Pader Town, along with community witnesses, have dismissed allegations that a government-issued motorcycle belonging to the LC3 Chairperson of Pukor Sub county, Mr Richard Ojwini, was stolen from the hotel premises…
26 July 2025, 20:39
Pukor subcounty government motorcycle stolen in Pader
By Ekel Bonny Daniel A government-issued motorcycle belonging to the LC3 Chairperson of Pukor subcounty, Mr. Ojwini Richard, was stolen on Friday evening under mysterious circumstances in Pader town. The motorcycle, bearing registration number UG 4236R, was reportedly taken between…
30 May 2025, 12:15
Suspected thieves raid NRM registrar’s home in Pader, steal laptop and cash
By James Patrick Odongo Police in Pader district have launched a probe after burglars broke into the home of Okot Jimmy Katumba, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Registrar for the district, making away with valuables including a laptop used for…
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…
17 November 2024, 23:21
UPDF soldier sentenced to jail for illegal ivory possession
By Lakomekec Kinyera Sergeant Kisembo Godfrey, a 50-year-old officer from the 81 Battalion under the 507 Brigade of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been sentenced to one year and 11 months in prison for the illegal possession of…
17 October 2024, 18:49
UPDF officer killed in hit-and-run incident at Amuru checkpoint
By Lakomekec Kinyera A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident at a security checkpoint in Amuru district on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at around 5:45 am when a bus, Reg. No. UAP…
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…
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…
14 September 2024, 19:08
Pader police launch door-to-door crime awareness campaign
By Ekel Daniel Bonny Police in Pader district have launched a door-to-door awareness campaign aimed at engaging the community in crime prevention in response to the increasing levels of insecurity in the district. The campaign, which commenced on 13 September…