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8 May 2026, 12:32 pm
Oyam man shot during police operation at prayer meeting
By Winnie Auma A 26-year-old man was shot and injured by police during a prayer gathering in Acaba Subcounty, Oyam District. The incident happened on May 7, 2026, at around 1pm in Barojul Village, Atek Ober Parish. According to the…
7 May 2026, 4:30 pm
Man killed in fight at Kangai petrol station, Dokolo District
By Winnie Auma A 25-year-old man has been killed following a fight with security guards at Quality Energy Petrol Station in Kangai Town Council, Dokolo District. The deceased has been identified as Tom Okori, a resident known in the area…
30 April 2026, 4:19 pm
Police recover illegal SAR rifle in Apac as suspect flees arrest
By Winnie Auma Police in Apac District have recovered an illegal SAR rifle during an intelligence-led operation in Amia Amola Village, Alworoceng Parish, Ibuje Subcounty. According to North Kioga regional police spokesperson, Jimmy Patrick Okema, the operation was conducted on…
29 April 2026, 3:18 pm
Students sent on abrupt holiday after mob killing at Abongomola school
By Winnie Auma Police in Kwania District have launched investigations into a tragic case of mob justice that claimed the life of a student at Abongomola Seed Secondary School. According to Jimmy Patrick Okema, the police spokesperson for North Kioga,…
22 April 2026, 1:53 pm
Senior police officer arrested over attempted rape in Kole barracks
By Winnie Auma Police in North Kyoga Region have arrested a senior officer over an alleged case of attempted rape that occurred within Kole Police Barracks in Kole District. According to the regional police spokesperson, SP PJ Okema, the incident…
18 March 2026, 4:20 pm
Suspected stolen cattle intercepted in Teso Bar, Lira City
By Winnie Auma Local leaders surrounding Teso Bar and Corner Kamdini cell in Lira city west division have intercepted 3 cattle which were allegedly stolen last night. The incident was confirmed to our reporter this morning by Calvin Ojuka, the…
17 March 2026, 10:56 am
Family of man shot by police in Kwania demands blood compensation
By Winnie Auma Relatives of a man who was shot dead by police in Kwania District are demanding blood compensation, delaying burial arrangements.The deceased, identified as Derrick Opio, was killed in Ayabi Sub-county while reportedly attempting to stop the arrest…
14 March 2026, 12:44 pm
Police officer shoots dead man who attempted to foil twin’s arrest in Kwan…
By Winnie Auma A police officer in Kwania district has shot dead a 28 year old man who attempted to foil the arrest of his twin brother.According to the deceased’s uncle, Richard Beja, a resident of Ogwil village, Ogwil parish…
9 March 2026, 11:26 am
Man dies after collapsing in Kole police cell
By Winnie Auma Police in Kole District are investigating the sudden death of a 42-year-old man who was found unconscious in a police cell. According to the North Kyoga Police spokesperson, Jimmy Patrick Okema, the deceased has been identified as…
24 February 2026, 7:25 pm
Kwania in shock: man sets self a blaze
By Winnie Auma A 76-year-old man has died after setting himself on fire inside his house in Opok-kwele village, Kwania District. The deceased has been identified as William Ongeng, a resident of the area. According to the Local Council One…