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Police Officer Shoots Dead Footballer In Abim
Abim police are holding their own for shooting dead a footballer. The incident took place at around 4pm on Sunday during a friendly match between Abim and Kotido district at Alerek primary school grounds. Micheal Longole, the Karamoja Region Police Spokesperson described the incident as unfortunate. He identified the deceased footballer as Denis Ochan who…
Police Officer Known For Tormenting Dr. Besigye Succumbs To Covid-19
Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Samuel Bamuzibire, a police officer described by many Dr Kizza Besigye activists as a tormentor, has succumbed to Covid19. SSP Bamuzibire, the Kampala Metropolitan 999 Patrol commander, passed on at Nsambya Hospital after spending three days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). “Bamuzibire has just died of COVID-19. He was…
Police Officer Commits Suicide At Nsambya Barracks
Police at Kabalagala is investigating a suspected suicide by shooting case of Coporal Drandi George a police officer attached to Very Important Persons Protection Unit (VIPPU). It’s alleged the Deceased shot himself dead today Monday at about 4am inside his place of residence at Nsambya Police Barracks. Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says…
Police Net 7 Kampala Wizard Counterfeit Money Dealers
The police working alongside other security agencies, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, apprehended eight individuals involved in the production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit currency. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan, the raid, which targeted shop A-08 at Elite Arcade on Nasser Road, led to the arrest of the ringleader, Mukasa Ronald,…
Police Names Mbale City Flood Victims, As Death Toll Hits 20
The death toll of the Mbale city flood victims has increased to 20 people. Ten more bodies have been recovered this morning from River Nabuyonga in Mbale City Industrial Division. The 10 were traveling in a super custom, which plunged into the river following the heavy rains that pounded the town on Saturday evening. This…
Police Names Dead Officers Involved In Gulu Road Fatal Accident
Two Uganda police officers have been confirmed dead after a police patrol vehicle UP 5568 they were travelling in overturned at Paicho Trading Centre, along Gulu-Kitgum Highway. The accident happened in Gulu District on the evening Monday 12th December at around 8pm which left other 12 police officers critically injured. It was established that the…
Police Names 14 Masaka Road Accident Victims
Fourteen people have been confirmed dead in the Thursday morning fatal accident on Masaka – Mbarara highway after a head on collision involving a commuter taxi and a trailer. A Tanzanian trailer registration number TH77 BVW / T433 BDY Mercedes Benz collided with a Toyota HiAce registration number UBE 995C that was coming from Sembabule-Matete…
Police Nabs Top City Fraudster
Police at Kabalagala station are carrying out an investigation into multiple cases of forgery, fraud and altering false documents by Sekiziyivu Paul. The suspect operates a tour agency where it is alleged he works as a visa consultant. A few months ago, one of the Embassies in the country intercepted 8 youth with documents…
Police Launch Manhunt For Assailants Accused Of Murdering UPDF Soldier In Lugazi
The police in Lugazi are currently investigating the murder of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier. The incident occurred on December 31, 2023, and has left the community shocked and alarmed. The deceased has been identified as Lance Kopolo Robert Nyeba, a UPDF officer attached to the 3rd Division Moroto. Nyeba’s lifeless body was…
Police Kills Notorious Kasangati Robber In Covid-19 Lockdown Operations
Police has shot and killed a notorious robber in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso district. SP Patrick Onyango, Kampala metropolitan Police spokesperson identified the suspected robber as Jamil Muwonge aka South Pole was part of a criminal gang that has been robbing people in and around Kasaganti areas. “The operation which was intelligence led happened today…