The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has put out of action a notorious Commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) who commanded brutal attacks in Kamwenge district, that claimed the lives of Adrine Ngwabiiji, 78, and her two grandchildren. Col. Deo Akiiki, the Deputy UPDF Spokesperson confirmed that the ADF Commander known as Musa Kamusi,…
Police in Amolatar have arrested a woman for cutting her husband’s head with a panga over Christmas meat. The suspect has been identified as Milly Acen, a resident of Abutataro village, Alemere parish in Agwingiri Sub-County. It is alleged that Acen was infuriated by the fact that her husband Denis Obua bought meat for a…
Police in Oyam are searching for an unknown assailant who shot and injured three people during a robbery in Loro Town Council on Tuesday night. The suspect who was donning military attire and carrying a gun entered a hardware shop belonging to Robert Obote demanding money. However, when the hardware attendant Morris Obongo ran off to…
Police in Busoga East have confirmed the death of Amuza Woya, 30, a resident of Musima village in Mpungwe sub-county, Mayuge district. He reportedly died from electrocution while making an illegal power connection to his house last night. According to reports, Woya climbed the electric poles on Tuesday night without the necessary protective gear to…
Police at Jinja Road are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred today at Mutungo Police station that left many police property including three guns . The fire that happened Friday morning is believed to have originated in the OC’ office and subsequently spread to other parts of the building. It is suspected to have been…
The former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander, Dominic Ongwen has been transferred to an undisclosed detention facility in Norway to begin serving his 25-year jail term. Ogwen was transferred yesterday Monday, according to a statement from the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC). This comes more than two years after the Trial Chamber IX sentenced Ongwen…
The High Court International Crimes Division has ruled that ex Lord’s Resistance Army – LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo, also known as Latoni, has a case to answer in 78 out of 93 charges. The prosecution has successfully secured this ruling. Loss of the 14 counts is attributed to death, relocation, loss of memory, and advanced…
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has formally charged individuals linked to the killing of Major Mohammad Kiggundu and his bodyguard Sergeant Steven Mukasa. Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire, on Monday, confirmed multiple charges against the accused, who will now await trial before a designated panel. The accused, Sheikh Yahaya Ramathan Mwanje, the deputy…
Paddy Sserunjogi, widely known as Sobi, met a tragic end on Monday afternoon in Kibaale village, Kigumba parish, Maddu Sub-county, Gomba district. Residents allegedly attacked and hacked him to death, accusing him of forcefully acquiring land. Confirming Sobi’s demise late in the evening, Katonga Regional Police Spokesperson Superintendent of Police- SP Majid Karim noted the…
The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA is increasing its vigilance against foreign registered motor vehicles and those bearing Temporary Road Licenses that have expired. The tax body expects a sharp rise in such motor vehicles on the road as many foreign-based Ugandans return home for the end-of-year season, while some foreigners visit the country with their cars.…
