Crime Archives

Police shoot dead 3 suspected kidnappers of Gomba pastor

The suspects allegedly kidnapped pastor Barishya from Canaan Ministries church on February 6 and kept demanding a ransom of Shs 30 million...

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Bobi Wine bodyguard detained for beating NRM’s Majambere at Nadduli burial

The police statement comes barely a day after hours after Bobi Wine on Tuesday said his bodyguard, Geoffrey Onzima had been abducted...

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Two suspected cattle thieves lynched in Bugweri

The duo was riding a motorcycle with registration number; UFR 708W, ferrying beef and animal skins in two sacks, which they wanted...

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UPDF Officer, security guard killed in Katwe bar fight

Owoyesigyire says after shooting Mubangizi dead, Otim was consequently attacked and beaten to death by the angry mob at the scene.

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Two arrested over murder of KIU student

The deceased Ddumba Anywar was killed inside his rental room in Bwegiragye Cell, ward 4, Ishaka Division, Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality in Bushenyi district...

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Doctor arrested over shs200k bribe asked to operate on expectant mother

It is said that when the husband to the expectant woman failed to raise the money, he reported the matter to the...

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State House impostor arrested for attempting to defraud Kaliro CAO

The suspect; Richard Wandera stormed Kaliro district service commission offices claiming he was on assignment to investigate cases of extortion among the...

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Youth councillor killed in argument between Arsenal and Man City fans

It is alleged that the deceased attempted to intervene in the fight that had broken out between one Eddie Semakula and David...

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Businessman collapses, dies in lodge during sex

The victim collapsed and died in the room. The girlfriend went and alerted the hotel management who immediately alerted the police at...

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Grief as UK tourist collapses dead at Masindi Hotel

Mr Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson confirmed the incident and said police recorded statements from both the relatives and the...

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Manchester United fan held for killing Arsenal colleague over match result

The police in Adjumani district are holding a Manchester United supporter in connection to the gruesome murder of an ardent Arsenal Football...

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13 NUP supporters held over holding illegal assembly in Jinja

Kiira regional police spokesperson, James Mubi confirmed the arrest, saying that police were processing the files of the suspects for their prosecution.

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Suspected human trafficker arrested in Jinja

Police in Buwenge, Jinja district have arrested Abdallah Kirega, 35, on allegations of human trafficking and demanding ransom in exchange.

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Woman arrested over couple killed in Kawempe house fire

The deceased identified as Patricia, 24, and Kajumba, 27 died in the fire outbreak that gutted the rented double unit occupied by...

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Man killed in attempt to burn Masanafu police station

Police said investigations into the matter have commenced to establish the attacker’s motive and whether he is part of the gang that...

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Prime suspect in viral assault video arrested

Police in Kampala has confirmed the arrest of one Kafta Queen, the prime suspect in the assault video where three girls appeared...

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Two policemen arrested over theft of shs3m video equipment

The two officers together with another at large reportedly connived and stole equipment which included a laptop and two television sets from...

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Police hunting for ruthless girls filmed beating another in viral video

"The victim and suspects have been identified pending arrest. The incident however took place in one of the rentals in Kira Municipality,”...

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Freedom City Stampede: Mall manager held over New year deaths

According to KMP Deputy Spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Mr Kabiito was last week arrested from his office at Freedom City Mall on...

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LUWEERO: Body of missing boy discovered without head, toes

The gruesome incident happened at Butanza-Kisule Village in Katikamu Sub-county, Luweero District with the boy reported to have gone missing on Saturday...