Voice of Lango
Crime
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…
7 June 2024, 11:17 am
12 arrested over theft of census gadgets in Oyam
By Chris Woo The territorial police in Oyam district have arrested the district Information Technology Officer and 11 Subcounty supervisors over loss of computer tablets and power banks that were used during the recently concluded national housing and population census.…