The 3 Infantry Division of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has arrested Omet John Lolima, a Local Council 3 Chairperson of Lemusui Sub-county over the illegal possession of a firearm. The arrest occurred in Alapat Village, Katabok Parish, Lemusui Sub-county in Nakapiripirit District. Omet John was arrested following an intelligence tip from the community and he…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Francis Abodo, has sanctioned two charges of terrorism, three charges of murder, three charges of aggravated robbery, and one charge of belonging to a terrorist organization against Kyoto Abdul Rashid alias Njovu, also known as Tembo, in respect of the attack at Queen Elizabeth National Park on October…
President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met a group of investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi. The President arrived in the Middle Eastern country yesterday at the invitation of his UAE counterpart and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for…
The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Koboko District, Emmy Mitala, has landed in hot soup after allegations emerged that he is reportedly engaged in illegal charcoal dealing, and a number of other corruption tendencies. Concerned authorities in the district contend that although he is mandated with coordinating security in the area and implementing President Yoweri…
The territorial police in Aswa East region and Kitgum district have put up a serious manhunt for one Ochira Siliman for allegedly murdering by beating, Ocakacon Ben, a 54-year-old lover to his mother and a peasant of Jenga village. According to Uganda Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, Ochira took the law into his hands after finding…
The Territorial Police at Katwe is actively investigating an incident involving malicious damage to a motor vehicle and shootings. In a statement realised by police on November 8, 2023, Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy spokesperson of police, stated that the incident occurred on November 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM, within the Kirudu zone, Luwafu Parish, Makindye…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa has argued scientists at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to forget the proposed Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) law and focus on improving indigenous seeds and animals’ breeds. A GMO is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. However, the…
In a shocking turn of events, a wanted criminal Yusuf Ssemakula involved in multiple incidents of alleged land grabbing activities in Kampala city was engaged in a violent confrontation with law enforcement officers during his arrest in Munyonyo, a high-end suburb. The suspect opened fire on the police commandos from Crime Intelligence (CI) while resisting…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has inspected a Shs1.2 trillion water project and hailed the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) as a model in improved service delivery to Ugandans. Mr. Tayebwa who was inspecting the new Katosi water plant in Mukono District, applauded NWSC management for proper use of the Euro 300m…
The territorial police in Lira City have arrested a 33-year-old woman on allegations of aggravated defilement of a 14-year-old boy. SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, the spokesperson for the North Kyoga police region, identified the woman as Caroline Apiny, a resident of Ireda Agali cell in Lira City East division. According to Okema, the unfortunate incident…
