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Police hunt panga-wielding gang after brutal robbery attack in viral video

The attackers, who were reportedly armed with pangas, assaulted the victim before robbing him of his belongings and fleeing the scene.

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National

Police break silence on woman in viral video narrating how Kampala thugs operate

The video, which has resurfaced on various social media platforms including X, shows a woman narrating how she and a gang allegedly...

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Crime

Four arrested for State House impersonation in Tororo land dispute

According to police investigations, the four allegedly visited the home of Benedicto Kiwanuka and his late wife, Nyaketcho, claiming to be lawyers...

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Court

Four remanded over mob killing of Rugby Player Sydney Gongodyo

The suspects, identified as Obed Mugwisa, 39, a boda boda rider; Elly Mondoni, 33, a delivery agent; Joseph Owino, 30, a private...

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Crime

Kamuli woman arrested over alleged kidnap of two-year-old baby

Investigations established that the suspect had rented a house in the area approximately two months earlier but had only stayed there for...

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Crime

Pallisa man, 61, found dead in suspected suicide

Bukedi North Regional Police spokesperson ASP Wilfred Kyempasa confirmed the incident, noting that detectives are treating the matter as a suspected suicide...

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Crime

Two nabbed as police intensify war on electricity vandalism

The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation targeting a group allegedly responsible for a series of incidents involving the cutting and theft of...

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Crime

Mother, 19, arrested as two-year-old child dies in suspected poisoning

Police investigators are also examining information suggesting that the suspect may have purchased rat poison from a nearby trading centre before the...

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Crime

Police sniffer dog leads officers to burglary suspect in Busia, Shs4.8 million recovered

A search conducted at the suspect's residence led to the recovery of a bundle of cash amounting to Shs4.6 million, which police...

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Crime

Woman, 37, burns stepson for stealing cooked fish

The case adds to growing concerns over child abuse and domestic violence incidents in communities, with leaders urging stronger protection mechanisms for...