One suspect, Okai Solomon, 18, has been arrested and is currently in custody to assist police with inquiries.
Crime & Investigations
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Hoima court remands two health officers over drug theft
On Thursday last week, the Albertine region police PRO Julius Allan Hakiza confirmed the arrest of five people in connection with the theft of drugs at Kapapi Health Centre III.
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Lira High Court judges inspect magistrates’ courts in Lango sub-region
The exercise is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery and uphold standards in the administration of justice.
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Prison warder Anguyo Moses arraigned in court following DRC capture
The prosecution is led by Senior State Attorney Stephen Ariong and State Attorney Joan Gaswaga, both attached to the ODPP.
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Pallisa MP Otukol Samuel prosecuted for theft and conspiracy to defraud
The court will sentence MP Otukol Samuel, Osire Ezekiel and other convicts on April 1, 2026.
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8 arrested to aid police investigations after death of boy, 14, in Kakumiro
DPC SP David Otabongo has appealed to the general public in the district to avoid engaging in criminal activities.
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Uganda’s renowned land grabber charged
Lutwaama Isaac Magandaazi fraudulently obtained shs37 million from a victim by pretending to sell this non-existent property.
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Motorcycle thieves apply red pepper powder on riders; one person arrested in Hoima City
In November last year, Sunday Ronald went to Kakumiro district, robbed and killed a motorcyclist whose details have yet to be identified by the police.
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UPDF soldier commits suicide in Alebtong district
The matter was reported at Adwir Police Station on March 22, 2026, at around 12:00 pm by Oleke Peter, 44, and the LC1 chairperson of the village.
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Cattle thief beaten to death, his suspected killers arrested in Kiryandongo
The police have identified the three suspects as Fambe Stella, Opoma Richard, and Amiku Fastus.
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Drug abuse, murder suspects arrested in Kamdini town council
All the suspects were detained at Kamdini Police Station, pending screening and further investigations, SP Okema said.
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Court sets March 26 for Kole deputy DHO fraud case
A news source who sought anonymity tipped tndNews, Uganda that Egwang had previously worked at the Apac District Health Department before applying to work in Kole Local Government in 2017.