Crime
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369Notorious car number plate thief arrested in Kampala, 8 plates recovered
Police say the arrest is part of a broader crackdown on number plate theft, a crime often associated with other offences such...
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1.0KHow fugitive warder in Kiboga shooting was arrested in DR Congo
Anguyo, who until his arrest was attached to Kiboga Prisons, is said to have opened fire on February 23, 2026, during a...
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407Suspected goat meat thief arrested with toy gun, blood-stained knife in Budaka
Police in Budaka have arrested a suspect found cooking stolen goat meat, recovering a toy gun, opium, and a blood-stained knife amid...
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794Over 65 motorcycles impounded as police target criminal gangs in Iganga
Police in Iganga have impounded 65 motorcycles in an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal gangs linked to boda boda robberies and killings.
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424Notorious Mityana land grabber remanded over UGX 37m fraud
Lutwaama Isaac Magandaazi, a serial land grabber in Mityana has been charged and remanded over a UGX 37 million fraud case, as...
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350Tiktoker Mukalakasa to face serious charges over engaging in unnatural acts with minor
Police confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue, with authorities working to identify and apprehend other individuals believed...
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362Two police officers arrested for aiding escape of rape suspects
Two police officers in Obongi have been arrested after rape suspects escaped from custody, sparking concerns over prisoner handling and accountability.
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TikToker Mukalakasa arrested over alleged sodomy of minor, Balaam denies forgiving him
TikToker Ken Mukulakasa was picked up on Tuesday and is currently detained at Central Police Station Kampala as investigations into the alleged...
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1.5KTwo suspected motorcycle thieves lynched by mob in Arua
Two men suspected of motorcycle theft were lynched by a mob in Arua City, as police warn against mob justice and launch...
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548More suspects netted as gov’t cracks down on PDM extortion
In Kiryandongo District, six individuals, Esther Akello, Margaret Abalo, Patrick Bugumirwa, Joel Aluku, Eunice Amusolo, and Jacob Mukwana, have already been convicted,...
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661Over 100 suspects arrested in Kampala crime crackdown
Police say the crackdown specifically targeted criminal gangs involved in robberies and phone snatching, abuse of narcotic substances, nighttime attacks on pedestrians...
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757Suspected cattle thief lynched, body set ablaze in Luuka
A Suspected cattle thief has been lynched and burned in Luuka District as leaders condemn mob justice. Police have launched investigations into...
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566RDC Aketch calls for public trials amid rising murder cases in Dokolo
DOKOLO, UGANDA: Authorities in Dokolo District have raised alarm over a surge in murders, with Resident District Commissioner Barbra Aketch calling for...
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694Kole PDM SACCO boss arrested over extortion, sex-for-funds allegations
A PDM SACCO chairperson in Kole has been arrested over allegations of extortion and sexual exploitation, raising concerns about accountability in Uganda’s...
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544Police recover gun stolen during armed robbery at Wakiso Stabex fuel station
Police have recovered a rifle stolen during a robbery at a Wakiso fuel station after a resident discovered the weapon in her...
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417Police arrest three suspects over assault in viral video
Police in Kampala have arrested three suspects linked to a viral assault video in Makindye, with investigations ongoing to uncover more suspects...
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338Four-year-old girl who went missing found dead in parked car at Adjumani police station
The child, identified as Kasikayire Mana Michella, was the granddaughter of Sergeant Angeyo Lucy, an officer attached to the Child and Family...
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48528-year-old man killed, body dumped in pit in Oyam
A brutal murder in Oyam has left residents in fear after a 28-year-old man was stabbed and his body dumped in a...
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555Two suspected thugs arrested with panga, knife in night patrol operation
According to KMP Deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the suspects identified as Omirambe Nizara (18) and Ochom Daniel (23), were arrested near Nyumbani...
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390Kiryandongo PDM SACCO boss held over fraud
The suspect, Nangoti Peter, chairperson of Panyadoli PDM SACCO, is alleged to have obtained UGX 2,878,400 from 15 individuals under false pretences.