Masaka in shock as wealthy businessman Alex Lubowa is murdered
Police in Uganda are holding Fatumah Nabatanzi as investigations continue into the death of wealthy Masaka businessman Alex Lubowa.
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Police in Uganda are holding Fatumah Nabatanzi as investigations continue into the death of wealthy Masaka businessman Alex Lubowa.
At least 18 Karamojong and South Sudanese cattle warriors have been killed since January 2026, the UPDF’s 5th Division has announced.
A total of 513 cows have been recovered from Karamojong cattle warriors since a security operation began early this year.
The last known movements of legendary Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu have come under renewed scrutiny as police and military detectives reconstructed the events surrounding his death in Kibuli, Kampala.
Police are investigating the events surrounding Moses Matovu’s death and have sought to establish the roles of the people who were present.
Moses Matovu is scheduled to be laid to rest in Kyanja on Friday, September 25, 2026, following funeral prayers and a vigil held as part of his send-off programme.
Moses Matovu was a prominent figure in Uganda’s music industry and a longtime leader of Afrigo Band, one of the country’s most recognised musical groups.
The prime suspect, Nsamba Vincent, 41, was apprehended following investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Moses Matovu.
The land dispute reportedly escalated in July after Baganyira discovered that the land agreement had been registered in his sister’s name.
Police in Kole district have opened a general inquiry into alleged irregularities in the disbursement of cattle restocking funds by a group of civil servants.
Lillian Eyal, Assistant RDC and the district PDM focal point person have all been arrested.
A case of forgery and impersonation has been registered against him, the North Kyoga Region police PRO, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, said on Wednesday.
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