All posts tagged "Crime"
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368CrimeTeacher, 27, arrested for killing pregnant wife at in-laws’ home
The suspect, Kamya allegedly went to his in-law’s home and was welcomed by the mother-in-law while his estranged wife was preparing tea....
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751CrimeBuyende school closed after reports of alleged sexual abuse of pupils
Buyende District Inspector of Schools, Ms Tibiri Ruth, confirmed the development, saying the decision to close the school was taken to safeguard...
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405CrimeSecurity arrests suspects, recovers weapons in Gulu crime crackdown
Joint security teams have cracked down on criminal gangs in Gulu, arresting suspects and recovering dangerous exhibits.
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365CrimeNotorious 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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1.0KBig StoryHow 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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Suspected 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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777CrimeOver 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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639CrimeTikToker 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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1.5KCrimeTwo 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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657CrimeOver 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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752CrimeSuspected 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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694CrimeKole 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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541CrimePolice 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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414CrimePolice 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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337CrimeFour-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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482Crime28-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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554CrimeTwo 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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387CourtKiryandongo 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.
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Man who killed mother over land dispute lynched by mob in Iganga
A man accused of killing his mother in Iganga has been lynched by an angry mob, with police now investigating both incidents.
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542CrimeFour arrested over bank client robberies in Nansana
ASP Owoyesigyire explained that the suspects are alleged to have been waylaying individuals returning from banking halls and robbing them of their...
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455CrimeWoman posing as medic abducts three-day-old baby from Kassanda Hospital
Police in Kassanda are hunting for a woman who posed as a medic and abducted a three-day-old baby from Kiganda Health Centre...
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368CrimeTruck driver flees after alleged fuel theft in Yumbe
The dramatic chase ended with a damaged vehicle and a missing suspect, raising fresh concerns over theft targeting construction resources in the...
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795CrimeWoman arrested with 100kg of Marijuana at Arua Bus Terminal
Police in Arua have intercepted 100 kilograms of marijuana hidden in sealed boxes mixed with tobacco leaves at a bus terminal, arresting...
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591CrimePolice rescue kidnapped child in Wakiso, two suspects arrested
Police in Matugga have rescued a kidnapped three-year-old girl after suspects demanded UGX40 million ransom through WhatsApp. Two suspects have been arrested.