Crime Archives

Former MP Odonga Otto wanted over robbery, torture of charcoal dealers

During the incident, it is reported that the group assaulted the victims using sticks and pangas, and allegedly robbed cash 1,097,700/= (One...

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Three suspected ADF rebels arrested in Buikwe

Enanga urged Ugandans to reject all forms of terrorism, by being extra vigilant and reporting any suspicious activities in their neighbourhoods

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Man arrested for allegedly killing mother over land dispute

According to Justin Tuko, the Moroto Deputy Resident District Commissioner, the suspect was arrested on Monday evening in Nabokat village, Nadunget Sub...

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Seven Kyambogo University students detained over strike

The disgruntled students declared the strike after a Shs50,000 fine was imposed for one that fails to pay full tuition within six...

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Two arrested over murder of 66-yr-old man in Kisoro

Without disclosing the particulars of the suspects not to jeopardize investigations, Maate said that the two suspects are being held at Kisoro...

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Kagadi man on the run after beheading two-year-old son

Tusiime Kusemererwa, a boda boda cyclist in Kagadi Town is said to have hacked his son identified as Tusiime Mutegeki in an...

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Suspect commits suicide in Iganga Police cells

This comes just few days after another suspect mysteriously died in Mayuge police cells early this week. Mayuge district shares boundaries with...

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Mayuge police on the spot after suspect dies in police custody

Busoga East police spokesperson SP Diana Nandawula confirmed the report and said that the deceased was arrested last week after raping an...

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National

DNA confirms Pastor as father of 14 children suspects of human trafficking

The children most of whom were aged between 1-6 years were rescued from Nkoowe village, Kaliti parish in Mende sub-county in Wakiso...

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News

Police suspend officers who assaulted NUP Female MP, Supporters in Buvuma

The group was arrested on April 21 at Kyanja Village, Bwema Sub County in Buvuma District after police dispersed a crowd that...

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Teacher, 26, arrested for defiling 12-yr-old pupil in Mbale

The mother told police that the teacher had been allegedly luring her daughter to come to school at 5 am for coaching,...

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Police bust panga-wielding gang terrorizing Kampala residents

The gang, who were armed with machetes, had been robbing people on major roads in the two divisions, particularly on Ring Road,...

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KIKUUBE: Police hunt for thugs who shot woman in armed robbery incident

According to Mukonyezi, the assailants put him at gunpoint and ordered him to surrender all the money he had in his possession,...

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Two injured as police fires gunshots to intercept suspected thieves

ASP Immaculate Alaso, the Police spokesperson for the Bukedi North zone confirmed the incident and said that the suspects were shot at...

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Man arrested after fatally stabbing woman who rejected him

The Friday night incident occurred inside a restauran where the suspect who is a colleague of the deceased, left work early and...

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Police burst Kawempe motorcycle theft racket, six arrested

Owoyesigyire said that during the search operation, police recovered several stolen items, including number plates, side mirrors, and number plate guards.

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News

Eight arrested over petty theft at Uganda-Rwanda border opening ceremony

While the function was ongoing, especially with locals lining up for food, police detectives were seen arresting about eight suspects accused of...

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Court

Kampala Street beggar with gun remanded to Luzira

Kintu, a resident of Biina Mutungo, regularly carried out his begging activities along Namirembe Road, but could also be found around the...

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Student held after stabbing colleague to death over loan debt

The suspect identified as Ismail Chelanga is an agricultural student at Uganda Christian Institute in Lira City who is currently under custody...

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News

Police confirm arrest of Minister Nandutu over iron sheets scandal

Nandutu, like other two ministers charged is currently detained at Kira Division Police in Wakiso from where she is expected to appear...

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Breaking

Minister Nandutu surrenders to police, detained at Kira Division Police

Nandutu is currently detained at the Criminal Investigations Directorate in Kibuli where she will first face charges of snubbing police summons before...