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Crime

Nine Deadly Killers Arrested With 2 UPDF Guns At Uganda-Congo Border

The Police Flying Squad, working with the police teams in Bundibugyo has arrested 9 suspects in connection to the aggravated robberies that occured in 2019 in the districts of Bundibugyo, Bunyangabo and other surrounding areas. The arrest of the 9 suspects on

January 11, 2020

Crime·News

Shock As Hospital Security Guard Guns Down Patient

Uganda Police Force is investigating circumstances where a private security guard shot dead the Chairperson LCI who had reportedly developed a mental sickness and admitted at St Joseph’s Hospital in Kitgum District. The Late, Quito Opira 53, a resident of Parakaka Village

January 11, 2020

News·Sports

Bruno Fernandes Man Utd Transfer Hint Dropped by Sporting Lisbon Boss Jorge Silas!

Sporting Lisbon boss Jorge Silas said he was “starting to think of alternatives” amid speculation Manchester United are closing in on signing Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes was linked with both United and Tottenham last summer, but the Red Devils appear to have moved ahead in the race

January 11, 2020

News·Politics

Breaking! Sultan Qaboos Of Oman Dies At 79

Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, the Arab world’s longest-serving ruler, has died aged 79. “With great sorrow and deep sadness… the royal court mourns His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who passed away on Friday,” a court statement said.

January 11, 2020

Crime·News

Court Orders Col.Kaka’s Son To Defend Himself Over Girlfriend Murder

High Court Judge Moses Kawumi Kazibwe has ordered Brian Bagyenda indicted with the murder of his fiancé to defend himself over the allegations. On Friday, Justice Kazibwe ruled that prosecution had established a prima facie case against Bagyenda and his co-accused Innocent Bainomugisha

January 10, 2020

Business·News·Politics

MP Ssekikubo Arrested For Leading A Protest Against Quarantine

Lwemiyaga County Legislator Theodore Ssekikubo has been arrested for defying a government quarantine on the movement of cattle in Sembabule district. Ssekikubo was arrested this morning amid a scuffle that involved hundreds of herdsmen and cattle dealers who were resisting a blockage

January 10, 2020

Crime·News

Surgical Blades, 7 Towels Were Recovered From Akena’s Body-2nd Witness Pins Kanyamunyu Brothers

A witness has told court that surgical instruments and seven towels were recovered from the body of Kenneth Akena, a child rights activist shot in November 2016. The witness whose identity was concealed by court was part of the team that conducted a

January 10, 2020

News·Politics·Security

Deadly Weapons In UPDF Are On Standby To Clash FDC,Bobi Wine’s People Power -Col Shaban

The deputy Government Spokesperson Col Shaban Bantariza has warned the people to stop fighting for power noting that Power is not a charity to be given to anyone who wants to use it. He made the remarks during the recent president’s great

January 10, 2020

News·Security

Police Sensitize Local Council Leaders Ahead Of 2021 Elections

Uganda Police Force has taken up a role of sensitizing citizens of their roles and responsibilities as a way of fighting criminality. The first take of lecture was held on Friday January 10, 2019 where Over 205 local council leaders from the

January 10, 2020

Crime·News

Two Magistrates,5 Court staff To Face Disciplinary Over Corruption

The Judiciary has directed disciplinary action against 7 court staff following investigations by Judiciary Anti-Corruption Taskforce which followed media reports on corruption in the institution. The implicated include two magistrates, two office attendants, two court Clerks and as Process Server attached to

January 9, 2020