NEMA OPERATIONS: Seven Foreign Nationals Held Over Illegal Sand Mining
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in conjunction with the environmental police, has arrested seven foreign nationals in connection with illegal sand mining in Lwera Wetlands in Kalungu District.
The suspects were raided during the Tuesday, June 9, 2024, operation conducted by the NEMA.
According to a source, the operation started at night along Kampala Masaka Road and led to the impoundment of 13 Sinotruks and four excavators, among other equipment.
The authorities stated that investigations into the matter are being concluded...
HORROR: Two Children Beheaded, Blood Drained in Sembabule
Police in Sembabule district have arrested eight people suspected of masterminding the horrific murder of two children.
The suspects are accused of kidnapping and, subsequently murdering the deceased.
According to SP Kasirye Twaha, the greater Masaka regional police spokesperson one child was kidnapped on June 10, 2024, and the other on 02 July 2024.
SP Twaha identified the deceased as Julius Asiimwe who was reportedly kidnapped on June 10, 2024, around 8:00 PM, and Junju Andrew, a 6-year-old who was abducted on...
