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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…
12 February 2026, 6:14 am
Prophet kidnapped and dumped in a bush in Dokolo district
By Winnie Auma Police in Dokolo District have arrested two people over the alleged kidnapping of a prophet. According to Denis Ower, the LC3 Chairperson of Kangai Town Council, the victim is Peace Muwandu, a 28-year-old housewife and prayer intercessor.…
23 December 2025, 9:05 pm
Body of a woman retrieved from Otuke-Alebtong bridge
By Winnie Auma Residents around Apak Bridge, which borders Alebtong and Otuke districts, have discovered the body of an unidentified woman packed in a sack. According to the LC1 Vice Chairperson of Apur A Village, Agweng Parish, Igombolola Alango in…
3 December 2025, 9:07 pm
Otuke Prison break-in: Gun stolen, suspects at large
By Winnie Auma Authorities in Otuke District are searching for suspects who stole a gun from Otuke Government Prison. According to the Assistant RDC of Otuke, Isaac Opio Opeo, the incident occurred on the night of 27 November 2025. Opio…
26 November 2025, 10:18 am
40 suspected stolen motorcycle number plates recovered in Oyam
By Winnie Auma Police in Oyam District have recovered 40 suspected stolen motorcycle number plates in Minakulu Subcounty. The police spokesperson for North Kyoga, SP Jimmy Okema, said this followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by Oyam police on 25 November…
25 November 2025, 6:24 pm
50 year old Kenyan discovered dead in Lira, police launch investigation
By Winnie Auma Police in Lira City West Division are investigating the death of a 50-year-old Kenyan man who was found dead in his room. According to Jimmy Okema, the North Kyoga regional police spokesperson, the deceased, Sam Jenga, was…
24 November 2025, 8:01 pm
Oyam headteacher arrested over alleged embezzlement
By Winnie Auma Local leaders surrounding Omele Primary School in Oyam District have arrested and handed over the school headteacher to police over allegations of embezzlement. According to Samuel Obang, the LC1 Chairperson of Baromele Village in Otwal Subcounty, the…