Son, obsessed with marijuana, kills mother, 49, in Apac
The suspect reportedly informed investigators that he attacked his mother because she frequently abused him and allegedly chased away his wife, leaving him without a family.
Category: Crime & Investigations
Men in yellow shirts arrested over cattle restocking fraud in Lamwo
Security investigators are now working to establish the full extent of the alleged scam, identify other victims, trace any additional suspects and recover the money reportedly obtained from complainants.
Lamwo security agencies intensify crackdown on criminal gangs ahead of local elections
Among the criminal groups targeted were the B13 gang, allegedly linked to highway robberies, motorcycle theft and cattle theft along the Palabek-Kitgum and Atiak road corridors.
‘Bad agenda:’ Joint security operation in Lira City nets four suspects in counterfeit currency production
SP Jimmy Patrick Okema revealed that the suspects, all not the official residents of Lira City, were arrested on July 11, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m. at Agenda 501 Hotel, located in Ireda Agali Cell, Ireda East Ward, Lira City East Division.
Minakulu-Oyam man found beheaded; 1 of 4 suspects lynched by mob
Police say they strongly condemn the act of mob action, which undermines the rule of law and denies suspects the right to a fair trial.
Police overcome witchcraft as murder probe of Hoima businessman intensifies
The Albertine Regional Police PRO Julius Hakiza also disclosed that one suspect was arrested with the deceased’s mobile phone.
Four in captivity in Amolatar
The apprehended individuals are strongly suspected of orchestrating a string of house break-ins, burglaries, and thefts throughout the town council.
Alebtong local chiefs arrested for ‘stealing’ government hand hoes for wananchi
Residents alleged that the parish chief of Olwero conspired with the sub-county chief and others to break into the store and steal the hoes.
Hoima brick maker, cousin arrested over self-kidnapping in search for shs2m
Albertine Regional Police PRO SP Julius Allan Hakiza said both suspects were arrested to assist investigations, telling tndNews, Uganda, that the case file has since been forwarded to the Resident State Attorney for legal advice before prosecution.
Lamwo district faces court threat as 20 councillors contest vice chairperson’s election
The lawyers contend that the approval process lacked transparency and failed to reflect the true will of council members.
Amolatar man loses left hand in extramarital clash
Last week, Obonyo traveled back to his home district in Dokolo, leaving his wife behind at the Muntu, where they had been engaged in farming activities.
Beyond the border: How regional cooperation is tackling cross-border crime in northern Uganda
This June, security personnel arrested a suspected South Sudanese gang leader believed to be linked to a criminal network operating across the Uganda–South Sudan border.
