In 2022, according to the Annual Crime Report by the Uganda Police Force, boda bodas were involved in 43 per cent of all road crashes, leading to 1,422 deaths and 401 injuries.
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43 suspected “Owuwuk” gangsters arrested in Lira City
RCC Egole blamed the existence of Owuwuk on poor parenting as many of them are young boys between the age of 15-23.
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Robberies and murders remain high ahead of December
The month of December is expected to see a surge in crime rates and Police say they are ready to secure safety.
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Unanswered questions as businessman shoots dead son who had deserted army
While some have condemned the businessman for being reckless by shedding the blood of his own son, others have celebrated.
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Pakwach launches ‘operation Shujaa’: 36 suspected criminals arrested
The operations will continue even after Christmas to allow people to celebrate the festive season peacefully, Pakwach RDC says.
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Businessman and politician Anthony Ojuka charged and remanded
Anthony Ojuka has been remanded until December 21, 2023.
Posted inCrime / Karamoja
LC3 chairperson arrested for illegal possession of a firearm
The LC3 chairperson will appear before Military Court Martial to answer charges of illegal possession of military stores after the investigation is concluded.
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Woman, 33, defiles boy, 14
SP Okema said that both the victim and suspect were examined.
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Pakwach: 7 leaders arrested for defaulting and mismanaging Emyooga funds
I appeal to all Emyooga defaulters from all SACCOs to immediately clear all their outstanding balances to zero since time for romancing them is over,” Pakwach RDC Eseru announces.
Posted inCrime / Jinja
Why woman killed tender-aged daughters and buried them inside house
Rose said the ghost of Nalubale (which in fact is herself) ordered her to traverse the entire Busoga and Uganda as a whole to look for the most powerful shrine, at the end, she sacrificed her daughters.
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High ranking Police officer dismissed and charged with rape
According to Enanga, as Police, they strongly condemn such acts of abuse of authority by a few bad elements in the force.
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Outlets closed, drugs worth shs70m impounded during NDA operation in Lango
NDA regional manager for Northern Uganda Zablon Kwizera Igirikwayo noted that the operation was done in the respective districts and city based on the past records regarding their level of compliance.