Some people have branded May as “the gun violence month”.
Crime & Investigations
Posted inCrime / West Nile News
Police rescue 2 suspected thieves from the mob in Obongi
The resident district commissioner (RDC) of Obongi Samuel Mpimbaza Hashaka said the suspects were found selling the stolen motorcycle.
Posted inCrime / Karamoja
Joint security team recover 503 live rounds of ammunition at Uganda-Kenya border
The suspects rode a numberless motorcycle through a small path (panya route) from the Riwo-Girik side in Amudat district, said a security officer.
Posted inCourt
UPDF Court charges 3 for robbery and unlawful possession of firearm
The Court, chaired by Brig Gen. Freeman Mugabe heard that on February 17, 2023, the said people in Nakatete village, Lwengo district robbed one Muwezi of his car number UBH 093B Toyota Wish valued at shs24 million at gunpoint.
Posted inCrime / Kampala News
Ichuli, Macodwogo murders speak to the deeper problem we are facing – LOP Mpuuga
According to Mpuuga, last week’s assassination of Col Charles Engola Macodwogo speaks to the deeper problem we are facing as a country.
Posted inCrime / Kampala News
Ichuli, days after ‘celebrating’ the assassination of Minister Engola, gets killed
Ichuli was gunned down on Saturday while being driven to his home in Kyanja, Nakawa Division in Kampala.
Posted inCourt
Court grants Madi Paramount Chief Drani Stephen bail after 2 weeks on remand
The case was adjourned till May 19, 2023, when Chief Drani will appear for mention of the case.
Posted inCrime / News
18 questions US-based investor and fmr. friend of slain Col. Engola wants authorities to answer
Who decided that this UPDF soldier be assigned to my friend, Hon. Charles Okello Engola?
Posted inCrime / Features
The mysterious deaths of northern Uganda’s finest men
Minister Engola’s killing has caused more questions than answers as Police and other security agencies say they are already investigating the incident.
Posted inAfrica / Crime
World Press Freedom Day: 4 killed, more than 50 journalists were imprisoned in Africa in 2022
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every year on May 3, among others, to create awareness of the importance of journalists and media in general.
Posted inCourt
Court martial sentences UPDF soldier to one year and 10 months for manslaughter
The Court advised him (Amaitum) to appeal in case not he is happy with the sentence within 14 working days.
Posted inCrime / Lango
‘Lango has lost a hero’ – Rest in Peace Macodowogo
Macodwogo was born to Chief Nasan Engola and Ketula Engola of Awangi, in Iceme sub-cpunty, Oyam district.