All posts tagged "Busoga East Police"

Seven killed, six injured in Iganga–Jinja highway crash

A late-night overtaking attempt turned deadly on the Iganga–Jinja highway, leaving seven people dead and six injured—renewing concerns over reckless driving and...

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Three dead, several missing after boat capsizes on Lake Victoria

The three yet-to-be identified people include one female adult and two children. Four people were rescued and more missing people are being...

Son kills mother, buries her inside house after dispute over family land

Police in Iganga are hunting for a man accused of killing and secretly burying his mother inside their house over a land...

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Police arrest 42 suspects in Mayuge over robbery, counterfeit dollar deals

Police in Busoga have arrested 42 suspects in Mayuge during a major crackdown on robbery gangs and fake US dollar dealers targeting...

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Five killed, two injured as sugarcane truck overturns in Mayuge

Five people, including a family of four, have died after a sugarcane truck lost control and overturned onto motorcycles at Girigiri village...

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One dead, another injured in URA anti-smuggling operation in Namutumba

One man succumbed to bullet injuries while another was left critically injured during a URA anti-smuggling operation in Namutumba. Police say investigations...

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Busoga East Police register over 66 election-related cases ahead of polls

Busoga East police say 66 political and electoral offences have been registered, but assures the public of tight security ahead of Uganda’s...

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Man arrested over motorcycle theft after posing to be tenant

Police in Bugweri District have arrested a man accused of stealing a motorcycle after disguising as a tenant and requesting it for...

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Police tighten security in Busoga ahead of New Year crossover

Police have urged residents to remain vigilant and celebrate responsibly as the region ushers in 2026, warning against drink-driving, negligence, illegal fireworks,...

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Family shocked after Uncle rapes 14-year-old girl during Christmas visit

Bugweri, Uganda: A 45-year-old man identified as Vasikoda Igaga is on the run in Bugweri District after allegedly raping his 14-year-old niece...

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Two suspected motorcycle thieves tracked, killed by mob on Christmas day

Iganga, Uganda: Police in Iganga District are investigating a case of murder by mob action after two unidentified men suspected of motorcycle...

Namayingo EC boss killed in fatal Christmas day crash

Namayingo, Uganda: A 38-year-old Electoral Commission (EC) staff member attached to the Namayingo District EC office has died following a fatal road...

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Shock as man, 54, found murdered in Bugweri swamp

Bugweri, Uganda: Shock and grief gripped residents of Buwabe Village, Ibulanku Sub-county in Bugweri District on Saturday morning after the body of...

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Four arrested as police crack down on fake dollar syndicate robbing residents in Iganga

Iganga, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Busoga East Region have dismantled a notorious counterfeit dollar and robbery racket operating across Iganga and...

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Two minors, boda rider Killed in Mayuge road crash; police hunt for driver

Mayuge, Uganda: Police in Mayuge District are investigating a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of two minors and a bodaboda...

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Five arrested over kidnap and murder of girl, 6, after failed Shs50m ransom

Bugiri, Uganda: Police in Bugiri District have arrested five suspects in connection with the kidnap and murder of a six-year-old girl, identified...

Boy, 17, drowns in swamp during morning swim with friends

Bugweri, Uganda: Police in Bugweri District are investigating a tragic drowning incident in which a 17-year-old boy, identified as Massai Owen Herbert,...

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8-year-old pupil killed, two injured as taxi rams into schoolchildren in Mayuge

Mayuge, Uganda: Police in Mayuge District have launched investigations into a fatal road accident that claimed the life of an eight-year-old pupil...

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Iganga leaders fault campaign posters blocking road signs for increased carnage

Iganga, Uganda: Politicians in Iganga District have expressed growing concern over the increasing number of road accidents, blaming part of the problem...

Fatal road crash claims 14-year-old girl in Namayingo

Namayingo, Uganda: The territorial police in Namayingo District are investigating a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl,...

Man, 50, crashed dead in attempt to syphon fuel from moving tanker

Bugiri, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Bugiri District have launched investigations into a fatal crash in which a 50-year-old man, identified as...

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Businessman dies after truck hits stationary vehicle during heavy downpour

Iganga, Uganda: Police in Iganga District are investigating a fatal road crash that claimed the life of Tibagalika Hussein, a 42-year-old businessman...

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