The Uganda People’s Defense force has opened up four detachments in Madi-Opei sub county, Lamwo district. Some of the detachments which had been abandoned due to limited personnel were reopened following the resurgence of cattle raids by armed south Sudanese cattle thugs from the neighboring Torit state. According to security officials, each of the detachments…
The director of Operations Services in the Police Force, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asuman Mugenyi has officially quit the institution he has served for over 32 years. AIGP Mugenyi served for 32 years had his last day in police uniform on Friday, May 29 and has since handed over to his deputy Senior…
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…
Lt. Col. Benon Kazoora, a former director of political intelligence at External Security Organisation (ESO), who succumbed to cancer at Nakasero Hospital has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Rutooma, Kashaari south county in Mbarara district. Afande Benon was a former classmate to President Paul Kagame of Rwanda at Ntare school. He…
Uganda People’s Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ soldier Private Kalulu Stephen has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the CMI Unit Disciplinary Committee (UDC) the lower military Court on counts of obtaining money by false pretence. Steven Kalulu got money worth 40M from one Rev Fr Kawanguzi Emmanuel and Rev Father Isanga Joseph Baligeya after deceiving…
Controversial retired Maj.Gen Kasirye Gwanga is reportedly admitted under intensive care unit at Nakasero Hospital in critical condition. The latest information from his family friends at Nakasero hospital revealed to us that Gen.Gwanga,the presidential advisor on security affairs in Buganda region was rushed to the hospital last weekend after his health condition deteriorated with a…
Police in Soroti have impounded over 60 Motorcycles in a three day operation within the town and it’s outskirts. According to ASP David Ongom the Regional Spokesperson East Kyoga, the operation was targeting motorcyclists who fail to follow the curfew guidelines of 1700hrs, carrying passengers, and riding Motorcycles in a dangerous mechanical conditions (DMCs). “The…
The ministry of finance has released Shs 3 billions to cater for the allowances of more 2000 police officers across the Country who have been participating in the implementation of President Museveni directives on the fight against Covid-19 pandemic. The message which was published by police administration instructs all DPCs to distribute all the money …
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ Court martial of the 1st infantry Division, has charged 8 UPDF and LDU personnel of different criminal offences. The seven member court, under the chairmanship of Col. Sam Mugyenyi, heard cases that ranged from man slaughter, careless shooting while in operation, failure to protect war materials all deemed capital…
Former Security Minister Gen. Henry Tumukunde has on Monday, May 11 been granted a Ugx50M no cash bail. Tumukunde has been in prison for sixty days on charges of treason and unlawful possession of fire weapons. The High Court had earlier denied him bail on account that sureties he had presented were not substantial. Tumukunde…
