All posts tagged "Crime"
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7.2KNationalWoman, 37, arrested over alleged poisoning of 26 pupils in Luuka
Samples of the food and medical reports from Kiyunga Health Centre IV are expected to assist investigators in determining whether poisoning occurred...
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4.8KCrime40 arrested as army tightens grip on banned charcoal trade in Northern Uganda
At least 40 charcoal dealers have been detained in Gulu as security agencies step up enforcement of the presidential ban on charcoal...
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15.9KCrime700 rounds of ammunition seized from South Sudanese national in Lamwo, three arrested
The ammunition was intercepted after police intelligence tracked a South Sudanese boda boda rider who had allegedly entered Uganda to collect a...
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3.7KCrimeSubaru driver arrested after car exhaust produces gunfire-like sounds in Lugazi
The driver, who was operating a Subaru registration number UBH 104B, was arrested on Thursday night after reportedly driving through residential neighbourhoods...
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5.7KCrimePolice arrest four suspects, recover rifle linked to string of armed robberies in Kampala, Entebbe
The suspects confessed to the two robberies under investigation and admitted involvement in several other armed robberies committed across Kampala Metropolitan, Eastern...
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6.7KCrime19 arrested as police crackdown on notorious crime hotspots in Tororo
During the operation, officers recovered several exhibits, including suspected narcotic substances, khat (Catha edulis) leaves, slashers, metal pipes and other implements believed...
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8.3KCrimeThree arrested over post-LC 1 election chaos in Namutumba
Police said the demonstrators, believed to be supporters of Isabirye Faruku, were marching from Nakalokwe Church of Uganda to the Electoral Commission...
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8.3KCrimeS4 student, 14, found hanging dead after dispute over smartphone
Preliminary information indicates that the incident may have followed a disagreement after the student reportedly returned home with a mobile phone whose...
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8.3KCrimeOver 10 arrested as Police bust fraud syndicate impersonating Hajjat Namyalo on TikTok to con Ugandans
The operation followed a surge in complaints from members of the public who turned up at the Office of the National Chairman...
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5.9KCrimeJinja residents demand CCTV installation after fourth murder in two months
Residents believe the repeated discovery of bodies in Mutai-Busibe points to a worrying security lapse, with some suspecting that victims are being...
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7.0KCrime11 arrested after woman robbed, raped in predawn attack in Wakiso
The incident occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on July 28, 2026, in Nakirama Cell, where an unidentified assailant allegedly broke into the...
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10.6KCrimeTwo killed after disputed LC1 election turns violent in Jinja
According to Kiira Region Police Spokesperson SP James Mubi, tensions began before voting had concluded after Kakande allegedly boycotted the election, leaving...
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10.4KCrimeTwo Kenyans arrested over violent motorcycle robbery in Busia
The suspects have been identified as Otieno Brian, 21, a casual worker from Matayos Village, Busia County, Kenya, and Otieno Kennedy, 20,...
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7.8KCrimeSecurity guard arrested after stray bullet injures pedestrian in Budaka
Bukedi North Police PRO, ASP Wilfred Kyempasa said the guard's SAR rifle accidentally discharged, striking Adams Kuchana, who was walking past the...
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7.2KCrimeLuuka woman held over death of three-month baby recovered rom pit latrine
The suspect, identified as Mwogeza Teddy, is alleged to have administered an overdose of tablets to the infant before dumping the body...
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6.5KCrimeMan, 54, found dead in Budaka police cell
Investigators said Gawaya had been arrested on Friday afternoon after he was accused of threatening members of the public with a panga...
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7.7KCrime80-year-old man killed in suspected robbery in Buyende
Some residents suspect the killing may have been motivated by robbery, alleging that the elderly man had sold trees a day before...
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6.8KCrimeFour arrested as police recover Shs54m linked to Shs200m theft
Preliminary investigations indicate that Ramathan allegedly stole UGX 200 million from his grandmother at her residence in Lugazi.
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2.2KNationalPolice clarify viral Mbuya eviction, say operation followed lawful court order
KMP Spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala says the July 13 eviction was carried out in lawful execution of a court order arising from...
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3.8KCrimeMan, 25, found dead with slaughtered goats in suspected mob killing
Residents found the deceased lying beside a 100-kilogram sack containing the carcasses of two slaughtered goats, prompting suspicion that he may have...
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3.6KCrimeMan, 21, found dead hours after being called out of home in the night
According to preliminary police findings, Aggrey was sleeping with his brother, Mugwere Morgan, on the night of July 13, 2026, when unidentified...
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4.8KCrimePolice recover over 700 suspected stolen phones in Kampala operation, 13 arrested
During the operation, police also recovered more than 460 used MTN and Airtel SIM cards, as well as specialised machines suspected to...
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7.5KCrimeFive arrested over string of robberies across Kampala, pangas and vehicle recovered
Preliminary investigations have linked the suspects to several other robberies across the metropolitan area, including a robbery at a boutique in Seeta,...
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7.4KCrimeMan, 22, arrested over fraud in fake Yasin Ssentongo TikTok accounts
Investigators believe the accounts were being used to impersonate the Hajji Yasin Foundation and solicit money from members of the public under...