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7 July 2026, 12:56 pm
Boda boda rider, teenage passenger killed in separate road crashes
By Winnie Auma Two people have been killed in separate road traffic crashes in Apac and Oyam districts, with police launching investigations into both incidents.In Apac District, a boda boda rider was killed after a motorcycle collided with a police…
2 June 2026, 7:54 pm
Over 70 youths arrested in Lira over suspected illegal recruitment scheme
By Winnie Auma Security operatives in Lira City have arrested 73 youths who were allegedly recruited and employed illegally by a company identified as Canaan Dream Visionaries. The arrests followed an operation conducted today at the company’s offices located in…
1 June 2026, 10:44 pm
Four-year-old boy burnt to death in Apac, two suspects arrested
By Winnie Auma Police in Apac District have arrested two women to assist with investigations into the suspected arson murder of a four-year-old boy in Ibuje Sub county. The LCIII Chairperson of Ibuje Sub-county, Mr Alex Ogota, said the tragic…
18 May 2026, 6:30 pm
Oyam police probe death of teen found along Lira-Kamdini road
By Winnie Auma Police in Oyam District have launched investigations into the suspected murder of an 18-year-old man whose body was found lying along the Kamdini–Lira Road. The deceased has been identified as Denis Owiny, a peasant farmer and resident…
15 May 2026, 10:01 pm
Dokolo police recover 240 government hoes in Agwata
By Winnie Auma Police in Dokolo District have arrested a man in Agwata Town Council over alleged unlawful possession of government items.The suspect, identified as Patrick Ocuku, was arrested after residents tipped off authorities about the suspected illegal possession of…
18 March 2026, 7:20 pm
UPC chairman arrested for assault
By Winnie Auma Moses Enyangu the Dokolo district UPC chairperson is in trouble for assault.According to the Dokolo Resident District Commissioner, Barbara Akech, the suspect, Moses Enyangu, was arrested following a case reported earlier this year by the NRM administrative…
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…
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…