Voice of Lango
Crime
4 June 2025, 11:02 am
Parish chief, LC2 chairperson arrested over PDM extortion in Apac
By Abili Isaac Newton Police in Apac district have arrested Fred Ocepa, the Parish Chief of Kungu parish, and Obote Benson, the LC2 Chairperson of the same parish, over allegations of extorting money from beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model…
30 May 2025, 6:43 pm
Security in Oyam cracks down on illegal firearms among poachers
By Woo Chris Security authorities in Oyam district have launched a crackdown on suspected poachers believed to be in possession of illegal firearms. Frederick Kizza, Chief Warden at Murchison Falls National Park, told district leaders that the poachers—mainly from Myene…
5 May 2025, 12:41 pm
Youth held over stepfather’s death misses police recruitment
By Denish Ongora A male youth from Kangai sub county, Dokolo district, has missed the ongoing probationer police constable recruitment exercise after being arrested for allegedly killing his stepfather. Dokolo Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Barbra Akech, told Voice of Lango…
13 December 2024, 8:25 pm
3 Kole women arrested after toddler’s genitals found missing
By Denish Ongora Kole Police in Kole district have arrested three women after the genitals of a one-year-old male toddler were found to be missing while his body was being kept under vigil. The women, identified as Ejang Winny (the…
19 October 2024, 11:31 am
Police impersonator arrested in Oyam
By Chris Woo Police in Oyam has arrested a man accused of impersonating police. Engola Gerald 30, allegedly duped a police officer at Oyam Central Police Station with claims that he is a police officer who had been transferred from…
23 September 2024, 5:31 pm
Balalo herdsman flees after the death of a 17-year-old in Apac
By Joshua Olomo Police in Apac district have launched a search for a Balalo herdsman in connection with the death of a 17-year-old youth. It is alleged that on 15 September 2024, in Acenglyet village, Ayeolyec parish, Akokoro sub county,…
24 June 2024, 1:48 pm
Police recovers stolen gun in Oyam district
By Chris Woo Police in Oyam district have recovered a gun that was reportedly stolen by a security guard in Minakulu Subcounty. Last week, it was reported that an AK-47 was stolen by Okwir Patrick, a security guard attached to…
19 June 2024, 10:54 am
Officer in Charge Oyam prison arrested over death of inmate
By Chris Woo The officer in charge of Oyam prison has been arrested and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a 20 year old inmate, Daniel Otim, during an escape attempt. The arrest of SP Sserukuma Karim came…
19 June 2024, 10:47 am
Kwania civil servants on the spot over child neglect
By Joshua Olomo Kwania Police in Kwania district have issued a stern warning to civil servants against child neglect, prompted by multiple complaints received by the Child and Family Protection Unit. The warning was issued on June 18, 2024 during…
17 June 2024, 9:47 am
Police uproots marijuana grown in Oyam district
The territorial police in Oyam district have launched a major crackdown on marijuana trade, led by IP Riomoi Terence. During the operation, a substantial amount of marijuana was confiscated, and a key cultivator, Owiny Denis, was arrested. By Chris Woo…