Crime Archives

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ROBBERY: Security probe 33 roadblocks erected by men in military uniform

A number of people have reported incidents of robbery involving gunmen in army uniforms during night hours.

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Four students arrested over malicious damage of property

The students were picked up in connection to an inter-school fight between the two neighbouring schools that happened on Saturday night and...

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Locals threaten to evict army detach in Moroto over killing of 80-year-old blind man

The army claimed Lomeri had stabbed a UPDF soldier identified as Zubail Nangai with a spear during an operation to arrest a...

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Army to stay on Kampala streets to prevent looming anarchy: UPDF

Maj Charles Kabona, the spokesperson UPDF First Division responsible for all soldiers within Kampala Metropolitan Area, says people should not expect that...

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Five suspects arrested over gruesome murder of a trailer driver in Jinja

Ssemanda Tadeo, 24, was killed and his lifeless body was abandoned in his trailer cabin in Wairaka trading center, Kakira town council...

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Uganda Police needs 500 sniffer dogs to handle crime

He, however, notes that despite the deficit, Uganda has tremendously improved in using sniffer dog services

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Kisoro school head teacher jailed for 17 years for defiling 14-year-old girl

Habiyakale appeared before justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe in Kabale High court Monday, who had handed him the sentence on his own plea...

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Over 30 Asian nationals arrested in Kampala without working permits

The individuals mostly of Indian, Pakistani, and Chinese origin were arrested for working in the city centre without clearance of the immigration...

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Ten arrested in crackdown on deadly gangs terrorising Mukono residents

The 10 notorious suspects were found with items such as pangas, knives, scredrivers, a gun and five stolen mootorcycles, two cars and

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One shot at as armed thugs attempt to rob fish factory in Kyebando

The victim identified as John Opiyo was shot in the buttocks arrested by the UPDF officer who was guarding the fish processing...

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Police probe Spice Diana over alleged murder of 27-yr-old man at her mansion

The deceased identified as one Henry Nsamba, a casual labourer was beaten badly outside the singer's home and died on arrival at...

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Police constable arrested for shooting civilian dead

Albert Orobati, 21, attached to Zoka police barracks reportedly opened fire at Lawrence Kaweesi in a scuffle over a woman.

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One shot dead as UPDF intensifies operation against armed cattle rustlers

Security has continuously cautioned members of the public to avoid going into areas where there are ongoing security operations against armed rustlers...

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Step father arrested over murder of his three year old son

Preliminary investigations carried out confirmed a possible murder of the boy after his body was found with two stab wounds and one...

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Police recovers gun, pangas and other items used in Mukono robbery incidents

"The team also found four sharp pangas, a sharp steel knife, two pairs of scissors, two pairs of pliers, and two screwdrivers...

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School head teachers targeted in latest scam demands – Police

Enanga explains that so far twelve suspects have been arrested and are thoroughly being screened at Nabweru police and therefore the public...

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Ethiopian national arrested at Entebbe Airport trafficking four young girls to Lebanon

The victims were taken to a temporary shelter for protection while the suspected trafficker Abshir is detained at Jinja Road Police Station...

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Unknown thugs storm radio studio, beat up presenters

Although police say they're yet to establish the motive of the attackers, some locals claim it was orchestrated by supporters of a...

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Assailants kill elderly man in Kagadi

Joroles Kadoma died instantly after being hit on the head with a blunt object at around 11:30 pm.

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How Police used CCTV to arrest six of its officers receiving bribe at 1 am

According to Enanga, upon arrest, the officers from the professional standards unit searched the suspects and found them with an unspecified amount...