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1 May 2025, 6:54 pm
Nurse and volunteer arrested in Oyam for alleged government drug theft
By Eman Yonah Oruk Police in Oyam district have arrested an enrolled nurse employed at Ngai Health Centre III, along with a volunteer at the facility, on charges of stealing government drugs. The suspects, George Okeng, an enrolled nurse responsible…
1 May 2025, 2:09 pm
Oyam boda boda rider accused of goat theft, disguise
By Eman Yonah Oruk A boda boda rider in Oyam town is facing accusations of stealing a goat during the dry season, around January this year, from Tecuk cell in Oyam town council. He allegedly altered the goat’s appearance by…
20 March 2025, 12:08 pm
Notorious gang member held for stealing parish priest’s motorbike
By Eman Yonah Oruk Police at Oyam Central Police Station are holding Okodi Morish, a notorious gang member involved in stealing motorbikes. According to reports, Okodi, a resident of Okarowok in Aber Jinary, stormed Aber parish and stole a motorbike…
4 March 2025, 8:34 pm
Abok LCIII chairperson released on police bond over libel allegation
By Eman Yonah Oruk Phillips Ogile Jakayo, the Abok LCIII Chairperson and NRM Publicity Secretary for Oyam District, was arrested and detained at Oyam Central Police Station on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, over an alleged libel crime. Ogile is accused…
25 February 2025, 10:45 am
PDM SACCO leaders arrested in Oyam corruption crackdown
By Eman Yonah Oruk Reports indicate that PDM SACCO leaders from Western Wards in Oyam town council are currently detained at Oyam Central Police Station. The leaders are accused of extorting money from beneficiaries and tampering with the list of…
21 February 2025, 1:33 pm
Notorious Butaleja witch doctor arrested in Oyam district
By Eman Yonah Oruk Renowned witch doctor Emmanuel Akiteng from Butaleja has been apprehended by police in Oyam district. His arrest stems from allegations of involvement in the mysterious deaths of six individuals in Lamwo district. The victims reportedly died…
14 February 2025, 6:15 pm
School director’s wife arrested in pupil’s ritual murder probe
By Onapa Samie The murder of Apio Joan Faith, a six-year-old pupil at Jozan Nursery and Primary School in Soroti City East Division, has led to the arrest of Suzan Vivian Okedi, the wife of the school’s director, as investigations…
28 January 2025, 3:36 pm
Thieves steal Iceme sub county chairman’s stamp and chair
By Eman Yonah Oruk Police at Iceme Outpost in Oyam district have launched an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the sub county chairman’s official stamp and chair. The LC3 Chairman for Iceme sub county, Francisco Opio Awelo, told Shine…
3 January 2025, 10:57 pm
Uganda Police condemn assault on Lil Square, promise investigation
By Eman Yonah Oruk The territorial police in Lira city have issued a statement regarding the assault of local artist Ogwang Walter, popularly known as Lil Square, and the malicious damage to his vehicle. The incident occurred on January 3,…
27 December 2024, 9:00 am
24-year-old man arrested for burning houses in Oyam district
By Eman Yonah Oruk and Deogracias Opio Okori A 24-year-old muscular man has been arrested in Ager Oket B village, Iceme subcounty, Oyam district, for allegedly burning people’s houses. Confirming the incident on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Anthony Oni, the…