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21 September 2025, 9:57 am
Atipe Health Centre III In-Charge arrested over alleged government drug theft
By Okello Solomon and Eman yonah oruk Four staff members of Atipe Health Centre III in Acaba Sub county, Oyam District, are in police custody over allegations of stealing government drugs. The suspects include Lameck Olal, the facility in-charge; Winny…
12 September 2025, 2:21 pm
Diocese of Lango reaffirms unity amid controversial letter allegations
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Diocese of Lango, part of the Church of Uganda, has issued a heartfelt public statement reaffirming its commitment to interdenominational harmony following the circulation of a controversial letter falsely attributed to its leadership. The letter,…
29 August 2025, 9:07 pm
Manhunt Underway in Oyam as Suspect Allegedly Hacks Intruder with Panga During A…
By Eman yonah oruk Oyam District, Uganda — August 29, 2025Territorial police in Oyam District have launched a manhunt for a 24-year-old suspect, Aremo Tobby, who is accused of violently attacking Ojok Patrick, 26, during an alleged attempted theft in…
19 May 2025, 10:08 pm
Mob Kills Police Officer in Ngai After Accidental Civilian Shooting Sparks Outra…
By Eman Yonah Oruk North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema A mob in Ngai has killed a police officer from Ngai Outpost after he accidentally shot a civilian. According to reports gathered by our team, the officer,…
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…
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…