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UPDF Seizes Posters Of Groups Threatening To Disrupt Museveni Swearing In
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has revealed that there are groups of people plotting violence, threatening to disrupt President Museveni’s inauguration on May 12. While addressing journalists at Police headquarters in Naguru on Monday, UPDF spokesperson, Brig Flavia Byekwaso said they have got “credible information” about a section of Ugandans planning to disrupt the…
UPDF Secures 2nd Spot In EAC Games
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces has been ranked second in the cross country at the ongoing EAC Military Games at Kahaw Military barracks in Nairobi. Uganda’s Doreen Chesang came third in a 10KM women race after Magdelena Chrispin of Tanzania and Perine Nenkampi of Kenya. Chesang who won in a period of 33:23.2 and Uganda’s park…
UPDF Retiring Officers Tipped Off On How To Properly Utilize Their Retirement Packages
The 4th Division Commander Brig Gen Bonny Bamwiseki on Monday graced the documentation and sensitization exercise for impending retirees under his Division. This was at the Division Headquarters in Bardege, Gulu City. He addressed a total of 147 Officers and militants due for retirement/discharge and thanked them for their whole hearted efforts and contribution towards…
UPDF Resumes ‘Shoot To Kill Orders’ Against Armed Karamojong Warriors
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ has cautioned Karimojong Warriors against attacks on military installations. Maj Peter Mugisa, the 3rd Division Army Spokesperson says the UPDF will invoke its powers to protect the government from any subversive activities that threaten peace. The warning comes just days after suspected Karimojong Warriors attacked Uganda Wildlife Authority barracks…
UPDF Rescued Kibalama From Deadly Radical NUP Politicians- Brig Byekwaso
Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ spokesperson Hon.Brig Flavia Byekwaso has clarified on the allegations from National Unity Platform ‘NUP’ headed by Singer cum politician Robert Kyagulanyi that Moses Nkonge Kibalama was being held against his will. On Friday, the now National Unity Platform former Party President, Mr. Moses Nkonge Kibalama just confirmed to court that…
UPDF Rehabilitates Over 50 Rescued Abductees, Hands Them To FARDC In Eastern DRC
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have returned 50 abductees, comprising 44 females and 6 males, to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC). These individuals were previously held captive by the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern DRC. The handover ceremony took place in Kasindi, North Kivu Province, with Major…
UPDF Reforms 75 Former ADF Combatants, Defectors
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have rehabilitated 75 Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) ex-combatants (captives and defectors) from the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a heightened Operation Shuuja. The remarks were made by the Defence spokesperson, Brig Gen. Felix Kulayigye, through a press release on January 5, 2024. According to Kulayigye, the Chieftaincy…
UPDF Recruits Ought To Avoid Drugs,Sex During Training- Col Ebulu
Col Stephen Ebulu the UPDF recruitment team three leader covering northern region told the youthful candidates who turned up to be recruited into UPDF, that the number one disease to avoid as they enter the force is corruption. “It is important to preach corruption in every gathering including those who want to join service of…
UPDF Recovers Four Bodies After Boat Capsized On Lake Victoria
The UPDF marine forces have recovered four bodies from Lake Victoria while two are still missing after the boat they were travelling in capsized and six people drowned. This tragic accident happened on March 12, 2024, at around 4:00 am as the 16 traders were travelling from Zinga Island in the Bussi sub-county and were…
UPDF Recovers Five Guns As Security Arrests Four Notorious Rustlers
Five guns were recovered in separate operations and voluntary engagement across the Karamoja Sub-region. On 10th Feb 24, in Kaabong district the joint security forces recovered two guns after a night patrol carried out on spot cordon and search operation in the suspected area of Lomonye village, Morulem parish, Kaabong East Sub County in Kaabong…