Out of the 22 suspected criminals from within Dokolo, three were released after proper screening, North Kyoga Regional Police Public Relations Officer, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, said.
Crime & Investigations
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Two men shot dead by soldiers guarding a kraal in Kitgum
According to East Acholi police PRO IP Joe Oloya, the two men mistakenly entered Kitileng community protected kraal.
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Kiira police rearrest duo over Kifubangabo murder
The duo had previously been accused of kidnap and aggravated robbery, with court ordering them to pay ten million shillings each in compensation.
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Otuke: Grandson, 25, stabs grandfather, 76, to death over shs10k
A team of police officers from Otuke CPS visited and examined the crime scene, thoroughly documenting their findings.
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Four murder cases rock Oyam, Lira and Dokolo as police launch manhunts
In neighboring Lira district, three suspects are in custody following the death of Apita Emmanuel of Awipeder village, Barr sub-county.
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Francis Odwar: Lira LC1 chairman arrested over theft of police officers’ maize
The arrest of the Lira LC1 chairman followed repeated complaints from officers who had planted maize on Ireda Estates police land.
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Ibuje farmer aged 66 found dead near home
Ogwang Washington was a farmer and resident of Ibuje sub-county, Apac district.
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Lira man arrested for faking a military profile
Although Omara initially resisted wearing the millitary uniform, Otim convinced him, he told police.
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UPDF detonates grenade in Amolatar town council
According to an officer who chose to remain anonymous, the grenade had been lying unnoticed for a considerable time.
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Otuke Court remands 3 over shs1.5b for cattle compensation
The stolen funds in Otuke district alone exceed shs1.5 billion, with similar cases under investigation in other districts across Lango, Acholi, and Teso sub-regions.
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Poverty aiding land dispossession in communities – LEMU researchers find
Researchers have recommended that preventive legal empowerment approaches to resolve or manage land related disputes between communities and investors be prioritized.
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UPDF intercepts Lira resident smuggling gun into South Sudan
Okunga was intercepted with a registered gun number SMG 25456 with five rounds of ammunition.