Following a swift police response, suspects identified as Ongom George, Obaa Innocent, Olwala Jonathan, Ojok Bonny and Ojok Calvins were arrested.
Crime & Investigations
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Justice Flavian Zeija succeeds Alfonse Owiny Dollo as Chief Justice of Uganda
The new Chief Justice was Dollo’s deputy and acting Chief Justice until his vetting by parliament was approved.
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Supreme Court dismisses bid to halt January 15 elections
Pre-election complaints, the Justices clarified, fall within the jurisdiction of the Electoral Commission, with appeals to the High Court.
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Kiira police assure voters of safe election environment
Deployment of combined joint security forces to all critical government facilities or installations and the general public has been done.
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ELECTIONS 2026: Obongi RO rejects allegations of refugees being registered as voters
The RDC alleged that some politicians were registering refugees in Obongi Town Council, Itula, and Palorinya.
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3 infantry division trains platoon commanders
Maj Gen Wilberforce Sserunkuma, described the Platoon Commanders Course as a core professional requirement for every junior officer’s career development.
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Isingiro: Police arrest key suspect in murder of Karuhanga Gordon, 48
At the scene, a thorough examination was conducted by the dog handler, after which a sniffer dog was introduced.
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Adjumani: Anyama calls for refugee repatriation as UNHCR funding cuts strain health services
The District Health Officer, Dr Dominic Drametu, confirmed that all 13 integrated health facilities are now operating with severely reduced staffing levels.
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How syndicated fraud has frustrated Lango cattle compensation
While in Lango last year on August 17, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni directed that a 20-member committee be formed to engage him further on cattle compensation in the sub-region.
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Tororo Sectarianism! Questions arise after mysterious death of Shyam Tanna’s senior mobilizer
According to sources privy to the death, Khalid who had been normal, suddenly collapsed and died.
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Dokolo: Suspects aged 17 and 18 apprehended for throat-cutting girl,18
The crime occurred in Agwata forest located in Bung Cell, Amuda Central ward, Agwata Town Council, Dokolo district.
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Victims of the crossing: How corruption turns the poor into criminals
At Elegu Police Post, a young officer spoke with a mix of resignation and frustration glancing toward the highway where trucks rumbled through the night.