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.
Category: Crime & Investigations
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.
Equity bank fraud: Officer Ijuka Marvin convicted and sentenced to twelve months
Ijuka Marvin is disqualified by the Anti-Corruption Act from holding any public office for 10 years from the date of his conviction.
Cattle restocking money gets sweet as father, daughter arrested for fraud in Kamdini
The regional police have urged members of the public to respect government programmes and ensure that resources intended for beneficiaries reach the rightful recipients.
Albertine police impound 3 bajaj boxers with altered number plates
Different waves of motorcycle and vehicle thefts and crimes remain on the rise in the Albertine (Bunyoro) amid police efforts to fight the vice.
Agago trader’s murder sparks security fears among mobile money operators
For many business owners in northern Uganda, the tragedy underscores the urgent need for stronger security measures.
Two men aged 33, 50 murdered in Kwania over rice theft suspicion
The deceased were dragged by a mob, assaulted up to Barkwac trading centre, where Ekonga Derrick died, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, PRO of North Kyoga region, said.
Kole man kills wife, then dies
Both bodies of the deceased were picked up and conveyed to Lira Regional Referral Hospital’s mortuary, pending a postmortem examination.