Former UPDF Soldier Turned ADF Arrested after Sneaking into the Country to Attack Concert Goers
The Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force has successfully apprehended a former Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) deserter who had joined the ranks of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The individual, identified as Ndarike Hassan, was arrested after he illegally entered Uganda with the intention of carrying out an attack on concert goers.
According to SCP Fred Enanga, the Uganda Police spokesperson, Ndarike Hassan had deserted the UPDF in 2016 and pledged allegiance to the ADF,...
Seven Senior Police Officers Accused alongside Kale Kayihura Freed at last
Charges against seven senior police officers previously accused alongside former police chief Rtd. Gen Kale Kayihura have been dropped on March 5th, 2024. The charges included aiding and abetting the kidnap of Rwandan refugees and failing to protect war materials.
The freed officers include the former Director of Crime Inteligence Col Ndahura Atwooki, ACP Herbert Muhangi, SSP Nixon Agasirwe, Richard Ndaboine, Patrick Muramira, Jonas Ayebaza a former PA to Kayihura and Muyomba Kitagenda.
According to Col Ndahura Atwooki while speaking to...
23-Year-Old Woman Killed After Refusing Husband’s Conjugal Rights
Police in West Nile have arrested Agunda James 48, a resident of Obaru cell, Ombokolo ward, Arua District in connection to the murder of his wife Chandiru Judith 23, over denial of conjugal rights.
According to a statement by SCP Fred Enanga, the Uganda police spokesperson, dated March 4th, 2024, the couple had been sharing their bed but abstaining from sexual relations due to the wife's accusation of her husband's extramarital affairs. On the night of March 1st, 2024, a...
Nakaseke Police Rescue Kidnapped School Children; Hunt for Suspects Continues
Nakaseke Police successfully rescued two kidnapped school children and are currently conducting a manhunt for the suspects involved. The children, Phiona Tusingwire (4 years old) and Patience Tarindeka (5 years old), were reportedly abducted by a casual worker known as Sande from their home in Nakaseke district.
According to SCP Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson, Sande was entrusted with the responsibility of transporting the children to Apex Model Primary School in Kyankwanzi district on March 1, 2024. Under the pretense...
Police Officer Detained After Shooting in Kole District, Investigation Underway
The territorial police in Kole District are holding and investigating PPC Mugisa Eliot aged 24, a police officer attached to Alemi Police Post in Kole District on allegations of shooting dead one Obura Daniel aged 28 from Bala Town Council.
According to a statement released on February 26, 2024, SP PJ Okema the Public Relations Officer for the North Kyoga Region Police stated that the incident occurred on February 26, 2024, at around 1:44 pm.
“It's alleged that on 26th Feb...
Police Officer Wanted for Murder of Civilian in Alebtong
The Alebtong District Police have launched a manhunt for ASP Moses Acaye following the murder of Simon Omona, a 24-year-old resident of Lulayi village.
In a statement issued on February 26, 2024, SCP Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson, revealed details about the crime committed by Acaye. The incident took place on February 20, 2024, at approximately 11:00 am.
The motive behind the heinous act appears to be a revenge killing, as Acaye sought retribution for the murder of his brother, Opio...
