All posts tagged "Crime"
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670CrimePolice 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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559CrimePolice 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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438CrimeFour-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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647Crime28-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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679CrimeTwo 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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529CourtKiryandongo 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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668CrimeFour 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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565CrimeWoman 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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483CrimeTruck 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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915CrimeWoman 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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716CrimePolice 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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513CrimeNotorious 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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1.2KCrime
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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780CrimePolice 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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710CrimeSecurity 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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1.2KCrimeMan 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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600CrimeKole 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.
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608CrimeUnidentified man found dead in Kibuku garden in suspected mob justice
Police in Kibuku District are investigating the death of an unidentified man found with multiple injuries in a potato garden in Buseta...
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989NewsPolice hunt gunmen after Shs2.5m shop robbery in Jinja
Police in Jinja District have launched a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked a shop in Kagoma Town Council and stole Shs2.5...
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1.2KCrimeSuspected bank-tracking robber arrested after failed Shs21m theft in Najeera
Police in Kampala have arrested a suspected robber after an attempted boda boda robbery targeting a bank customer in Najeera, recovering Shs21...
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888NationalBugiri, Mbale communities alarmed by rising suicide cases among youth
Communities in Eastern Uganda are raising concern after recent suicide deaths involving a student in Bugiri and a 13-year-old pupil in Mbale,...