All posts tagged "Adjumani"

62 Nigerian nationals arrested in Uganda over illegal stay, visa abuse

The group had initially entered Uganda on August 12, 2025, as part of a larger contingent of 107 individuals. While 43 reportedly...

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South Sudanese refugee teen hacked to death in Adjumani

Police investigators believe the attack may have been an act of revenge following an earlier incident in January 2026 in which a...

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Canine unit tracks down motorcycle theft suspect in Adjumani

The arrest comes amid growing concern over motorcycle thefts, particularly involving boda bodas, which remain a primary source of livelihood and transport...

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Police K9 unit tracks and arrests motorcycle thief in Adjumani

Police say the increasing deployment of K9 units has significantly enhanced suspect tracking and recovery of stolen property, particularly in cases involving...

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Prison warder arrested after colleague dies in herbal ritual to recover stolen motorcycle

A witch doctor ritual meant to expose a motorcycle thief at Openzinzi Prison has turned deadly, leaving one prison warder dead and...

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Woman arrested for strangling co-wife to death on Valentine’s Day

Police in Adjumani have arrested a 35-year-old woman over the alleged strangulation of her co-wife during a polygamous household dispute as investigations...

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Adjumani NRM boss goes missing en route to Kampala to deliver Museveni election results

Adjumani NRM registrar reported missing while delivering Museveni results to Kampala Adjumani, Uganda: Authorities in the North West Nile Region have launched...

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“Kakwenza is a fly, I am the chameleon” – Gen Moses Ali fires back at exiled activist

Adjumani, Uganda: Veteran politician and Adjumani West Member of Parliament Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali has accused self-exiled human rights activist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija...

Gen. Moses Ali labels health reports as “Political Dark Art”, says he is still fit and hunting votes

If re-elected in 2026, Gen. Moses Ali will enter Uganda’s parliamentary record books as the first four-star general to serve as an...

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One dead, three arrested after arson attack in Adjumani

Adjumani, Uganda: A violent arson attack in Leaguru Village, Pakele Sub-county, left one person dead and three suspects in custody following a...

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Woman assaulted, motorcycles impounded as Adjumani election violence escalate

Adjumani, Uganda: A night of escalating political tension on Sunday left one woman assaulted, two motorcycles impounded, and property stolen as supporters...

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Over 60 arrested with pangas, hoes, attempting to invade Zoka Forest Reserve

By Mike Rwothomio Adjumani, Uganda: Security forces in Adjumani District have arrested more than 60 people who attempted to forcibly enter and...

Adjumani grappling with low funding as key sectors lag behind

Adjumani, Uganda: West Nile’s Adjumani District is grappling with significant funding shortfalls across critical sectors, severely undermining progress in water supply, road...

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FDC’s Nandala pledges to introduce coffee production in Adjumani

Adjumani, Uganda: The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, Rt. Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi has promised to introduce coffee production...

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Adjumani CAO Ocen denies diverting UNICEF-funded Shs 257m WASH project

Adjumani, Uganda: The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Adjumani District, Mr Ocen Andrew, has dismissed allegations that he diverted a UNICEF-funded WASH...

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2026 Polls: Adjumani EC, police harmonize campaigns to prevent election clashes

Adjumani, Uganda: The Adjumani District Electoral Commission has unveiled its official campaign roadmap for the 2026 General Election, calling on all candidates...

Police hunt suspects behind assault, robbery tied to political tensions

Adjumani, Uganda: Police in Adjumani District have launched investigations into a violent attack and robbery that occurred on Sunday, October 19, 2025,...

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Balaam Events worker drowns in River Nile while on presidential campaign gig

Adjumani, Uganda: A 24-year-old employee of Minister Balaam Barugahare under his events company (Balaam Music Events) Saturday drowned in the River Nile...

Man flees after allegedly killing wife in domestic dispute

Adjumani, Uganda: The Police in West Nile’s Adjumani District have launched a manhunt for a 47-year-old farmer accused of killing his wife...

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Four held over gruesome murder in Adjumani

Adjumani, Uganda: Police in Adjumani District are holding in custody four suspects arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of 33-year-old Ingavure...

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NRM faces mass defections in Adjumani as losing aspirants declare independent bids

Adjumani, Uganda: The NRM party in Adjumani District is facing a political crisis after multiple former aspirants announced plans to contest as...

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Factionalism splits NRM in Adjumani as top leaders lose in Primaries

Adjumani, Uganda: A political storm is brewing within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Adjumani district after a sweeping defeat of...

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