All posts tagged "Crime"
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1.6KCrimeTwo 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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764CrimeOver 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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833CrimeSuspected 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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778CrimeKole 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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628CrimePolice 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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508CrimePolice 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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398CrimeFour-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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570Crime28-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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626CrimeTwo 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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470CourtKiryandongo 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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607CrimeFour 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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510CrimeWoman 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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425CrimeTruck 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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857CrimeWoman 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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661CrimePolice 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.
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1.4KCrimePrison warder arrested after colleague dies in herbal ritual to recover stolen motorcycle
A witch doctor ritual meant to expose a motorcycle thief at Openzinzi Prison has turned deadly, leaving one prison warder dead and...
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Mystery as businessman found dead with blood-stained panga in Butebo
Butebo, Uganda: Police in Bukedi North have launched a murder investigation after the body of a 56-year-old businessman was discovered with a...
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469CrimeNotorious car plate thief arrested in Kawempe operation, 17 plates recovered
Police have arrested a suspect linked to a number plate theft racket targeting motorists in Kawempe. The suspect allegedly stole plates and...
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1.1KCrime
Son kills mother, buries her inside house after dispute over family land
Police in Iganga are hunting for a man accused of killing and secretly burying his mother inside their house over a land...
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719CrimePolice arrest 42 suspects in Mayuge over robbery, counterfeit dollar deals
Police in Busoga have arrested 42 suspects in Mayuge during a major crackdown on robbery gangs and fake US dollar dealers targeting...
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655CrimeSecurity guard, 32, dies in police custody after arrest over banana theft
The Family of Jimmy Odongo demands answers after the 32-year-old security guard died in police custody in Apac following arrest over alleged...
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1.1KCrimeMan kills neighbour for kicking his dog in stomach
Police in Namisindwa have launched a manhunt for Joseph Musawale accused of killing neighbour Gerald Nyungu following a dispute over a dog.
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535CrimeKole assault suspect dies after falling ill in police custody
Police in Kole District are investigating the sudden death of assault suspect who died after being rushed to Lira Regional Referral Hospital.