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Over 60 students expelled from Kitgum High School for stealing 130 chairs

In one incident that alarmed administrators, Kitgum High School students allegedly stole 130 plastic chairs from the school premises. Only 17 chairs...

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Police probe suspected smartphone fraud in Nebbi

According to local authorities, the suspects — described as foreign nationals — allegedly move from Paidha in Zombo District to Nebbi and...

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Police arrest serial suspect behind car number plate theft in Kampala

Upon arrest, Semuju allegedly led security agencies to the locations where the stolen plates had been hidden in Busega–Kabale and Kiteemu Kivulu...

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Over 250 arrested in Wakiso, Kampala anti-crime sweep

Over 250 suspects have been arrested in a major anti-crime sweep across Wakiso and Kampala as police intensify continuous operations to curb...

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ZOMBO: Man found hanging on jackfruit tree, suicide suspected

Police in Zombo are investigating the circumstances under which a resident of Gira Village in Abanga Sub-county was found dead in what...

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How sniffer dog tracked stolen Matooke to suspect’s home in Isingiro

Police sniffer dog tracked stolen matooke to a suspect’s home in Isingiro, leading to the arrest of two men and recovery of...

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32 arrested over drug use, phone snatching amid public outcry over street crime

Police have arrested 32 suspects in a night crackdown in Kyengera targeting drug abuse and street theft following growing public concern over...

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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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Police arrest six for stealing 105 cattle from Mao’s brother Kidega

Police have arrested six suspects over the theft of 105 cattle from Minister Norbert Mao's brother and former EALA Speaker Dan Kidega’s...

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Suspected serial thief surrenders to police after escaping mob

A suspected serial chicken thief in Bugiri surrendered to police on Thursday after surviving mob justice. Residents accuse him of repeated theft...

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News

Mystery surrounds cold murder of UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze

UCU Dean of Students Pamela Tumwebaze who was killed in a night attack at her home in Mukono, has left unanswered questions...

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Police recover stolen car, arrest key suspect in Lungujja hotel murder case

Police have recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a key suspect in the double murder and robbery at Dave Hotel in Lungujja,...

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Police arrest 95 suspects in Kira anti-crime crackdown

Joint security operations in Kira Municipality and Kira Road policing areas have resulted in the arrest of 95 suspects as police intensify...

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Four arrested for impersonating First Daughter Natasha in online scams

Police have arrested four suspects accused of impersonating First Daughter Natasha Karugire on social media to defraud victims, as cybercrime cases surge...

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Hotel manager, guard found murdered in Kampala hotel robbery

Police in Kampala are investigating the murder of a hotel manager and a security guard at Dave Hotel in Lungujja, where assailants...

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Fresh details emerge in murder of TikToker Diana “Skyz” Namulinde

Fresh details have emerged in the murder of TikToker Diana Namulinde in Kyanja, with police arresting a guard and two other suspects...

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Two arrested over murder of TikToker Diana Skyz

Police are investigation the murder by strangulation of popular TikToker Diana Skyz, whose body was found dead in her Kyanja apartment in...

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Over 100 arrested as police intensify operations against city crime

Police have arrested 111 suspects in coordinated operations across Kampala and Mukono, targeting criminal black spots linked to drug abuse, theft and...

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LCI chairperson, two others arrested over theft of 50 govt mosquito nets

Police in Lira City have arrested a local council chairperson and two others over the alleged theft of 50 government mosquito nets...

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Police arrest 10 in crackdown on Kira criminal gangs

The suspects were found red-handed smoking suspected narcotic substances inside a wooden structure, where exhibits including rolled sticks and powdered leaves believed...