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23 October 2026, 10:19 am
Insecurity grips Kitgum Municipality as Aguu gangs terrorise residents
By Otim Moses Residents of Walinga Cell, West Land A Parish, Lulojo Ward, in Central Division, Kitgum Municipality, are living in fear following a rise in criminal gangs locally known as Aguu. The alarm was raised during a community baraza…
7 October 2026, 5:51 pm
UPDF 3 Division launches political education course for troops
By Otim Moses The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has launched a week-long Political Education and Political Commissars Course for troops at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. The training…
5 October 2026, 6:45 pm
Abandoned house at risk as thieves cut copper wire in Hilltop Cell
By Otim Moses An abandoned house in Hilltop Cell, formerly used as the NURI office in Kitgum Municipality, has been raided by thieves who reportedly cut and stole about 45 kilograms of copper wire. According to the Head of Security…
30 September 2026, 4:53 pm
3 Division commander warns communities against land wrangles
By Otim Moses The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Hyeroba Wakala, has warned communities in the Karamoja and Teso subregions against escalating communal land conflicts, saying the disputes pose a threat to peace, security and socio-economic…
26 August 2026, 5:44 pm
Orom residents call for action over rising witchcraft cases
By Otim Moses Residents of Orom Sub-county in Chua East Constituency, Kitgum District, are calling for increased community policing and public sensitisation following reports of rising cases of witchcraft-related violence in the area. The concern was raised by Kitgum District…
6 April 2026, 7:25 pm
Agago officials warn of internal livestock theft despite improved security
By Otim Moses Authorities in Agago District have expressed concern over rising cases of internal livestock theft, despite improvements in local security. The Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Agago, Susan Akot Moro, said the district is currently experiencing relative peace…
3 April 2026, 11:45 am
Kitgum tightens livestock movement regulations amid rising theft cases
by Odong James Authorities in Kitgum District have introduced stricter measures to regulate livestock movement following a rise in theft cases. The Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Kitgum, Walter Komakech Oyoo, announced that local council leaders will not issue any…
19 March 2026, 5:22 pm
Security calls for virgilanty ahead of FUFA Drum in kitgum
By Otim Moses Security authorities in Kitgum District have heightened vigilance ahead of the upcoming FUFA Drum match between Acholi Province and Busoga Province scheduled for this Saturday, March 21st, at Kitgum Boma Grounds.The Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Geoffrey Oguti,…
17 December 2025, 11:21 am
Labongo Layamo LC3 appeals for UPDF deployment to curb rising crime
By Otim Moses The Labongo Layamo Sub county LC3 Chairperson, Mr Ayela Thomas Stumba, has appealed to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to deploy a security unit in the sub county to help curb rising crime, particularly livestock theft.…
16 September 2025, 10:36 am
Kitgum district stakeholders trained on human trafficking
By Otim Moses The Coordination Officer for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in collaboration with UNDP under the Spotlight Initiative, has trained Kitgum district stakeholders on combating human trafficking. The two-day training, held from…