Unclaimed dead bodies remain a major taboo in Acholi culture
Gulu City Council Clerk, Innocent Ahimbisibwe said the law mandates local councils to bury unclaimed dead bodies, but they face financial and logistical challenges.
Category: Crime & Investigations
Irate Kole residents lynch suspected motorcycle, money thieves from Dokolo
Amidst surge in mob justice like the recent one from Kole, Police have warned people from taking law into their hands.
Murder of Amolatar woman extends Lango’s worrying record
In Uganda, a person convicted of murder is liable to suffer death or life imprisonment.
Ultimatum looms as Eng. Odongo Joseph searches evidence for his bribery claims
The Notice stipulates a seven-day ultimatum for Eng. Odongo and his wife to with immediate effect retract the defamatory statement complained of by our client.
Police recruitment in Oyam sees high turnout
North Kyoga Region Police is undergoing recruitment processes starting from Oyam district.
Lira City teacher arrested for alleged homosexuality acts with minor
The homosexuality acts was committed on the minor on April 21, North Kyoga Region Police PRO SP Jimmy Patrick Okema has said.
Amolatar man, 42, always mocked for failing to marry, commits suicide
Police were notified, and a suicide report was filed at Muntu Police Station. The crime scene was visited and thoroughly documented by the SOCO.
Man, 28, killed by mob over alleged bull theft in Otuke
Police say a postmortem was ordered to determine the exact cause of death by mob.
17yo among those arrested for mob killing in Apac district
In recent years, the Lango sub-region has seen an increase in mob killing cases and associated crimes.
Husband’s one slap ‘kills’ wife in Lira City
She was rushed to Roman health centre where she said on April 8 in the morning allegedly from the complication of one slap.
Kakira sugarcane workers arrested
However, within minutes, the affected areas of Kakira town council in Jinja district were restored to order.
Kiira police launch manhunt after deadly Buwenge robbery
The Kiira police have vowed to pursue the perpetrators to the fullest extent possible.