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.
Category: Crime & Investigations
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.
Apac man, 22, killed over mattress theft
Police say no arrests have been made so far, and investigations are ongoing to trace the mob.
Apac’s senior agricultural engineer Atim Mega arrested over false document
Atim Mega will appear before court in Apac district on May 26, 2026.
3 Kalaki PDM SACCO officials remanded on extortion charge
The suspects allegedly obtained money from over 100 beneficiaries of PDM SACCO groups in Opungure parish, Kakure sub-county, during the year 2024.
Museveni appoints Moses Kaziibwe Kawumi as Deputy Chief Justice
President Museveni has also appointed Agnes Alum as Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.
Kagadi police arrest man, 32, after attempted murder of four children
John Byaruhanga severely cut his children aged 7, 9 and 14 while they were asleep.
‘How Lango communities resolve disputes outside courts’
At Lira Chief Magistrate’s Court, the civil caseload stands at 332, criminal cases at 530, land cases at 62, and family cases at 117.
Gulu High Court burdened by nearly 2,000 cases as judiciary turns to traditional justice to ease backlog
Justice Philip Odoki explained that before the introduction of formal courts, African societies relied on community-based systems of justice that were accessible, fast, and focused on restoring relationships.
Amolatar: 16yo S1 student of Kangai SS fatally stabbed by unknown attacker
Odon Keneth was fatally stabbed by an unknown assailant in Abedober village, Arwotcek parish, Amolatar district.
Nine gangsters rape a 20-year-old businesswoman in Lira City at 1am
The suspected gangsters are identified as Ogwang Stanley, 20, Okot Janan, 17, Odok Joshua, 20, Ocaya Emmanuel, 21, Mule Emmy, 20, and Ayo Brian, 17.