Former UPDF Soldier Arrested with Counterfeit US Dollars
Police in old Kampala have in custody a 36-year-old former UPDF soldier in a procession of counterfeit black United States (US) dollars.
The suspect is identified as Kenneth Nkurunugi, a resident of Rukungiri, Buyanjja Subcounty, Buyanjja town council.
According to the press release from the police on October 14, 2023, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed that the suspect was a former UPDF soldier who had formally retired from Bombo's headquarters in 2008 but was still working as a military trainer in Juba,...
Police Commandant Emphasizes Discipline, Courage, and Integrity
SCP Kafeero Moses, the Commandant of Police Senior Command and Staff College, Bwebajja, emphasised the critical importance of discipline, courage, and integrity among officers who serve and engage with the community.
Kafeero made these remarks while lecturing officers undergoing refresher courses and initial police training at the Police Training School in Kabalye, Masindi, on October 13, 2023.
His lecture focused on the essential principles of professionalism and integrity within the police force.
Kafeero also encouraged the officers to embrace teamwork as a...
EAC Expresses Concern over Deteriorating Security Situation in North Kivu
The East African Community (EAC) has expressed concerns over the deteriorating security in North Kivu perpetrated by Armed Groups in the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Joint Operations Area in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the negative propaganda labelled against the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Contingents.
Dr. Peter Mutuku Mathuki, the Secretary General of the East African Community, stated on October 12, 2023, that the unfounded allegations and negative propaganda imply collaboration...
Turkana Pastoralists Exchange Guns for Livestock in Security Operation
On October 4, 2023, Turkana pastoralists, under the leadership of community elder Mr. Nyilimo Nakuon, a resident of Lokiriama in Moroto District, surrendered two guns, which the senior security officials in Moroto received on October 11, 2023. The guns were handed over to the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF).
The Turkana, in return, received livestock (91 cows and 12 donkeys) from the joint security team of Uganda.
The incident follows a recent encounter between the 403 Infantry Brigade and armed Turkana...
18-Year-Old Male Suspect Apprehended for Aggravated Defilement
Police in Greater Bushenyi have in custody an 18-year-old male suspect of Buhuma cell, Ishaka division, for aggravated defilement of two 7-year-old twin female juveniles.
SCP Fred Enanga, the spokesperson for police, identified the suspect as Amanya Cryton of Buhuma cell, Ishaka division. According to Enanga, the incident happened on October 4, 2023, at around 6 p.m.
Enanga said that the information acquired shows that one of the twins fled to the Kijumo Trading Centre and informed her mother of the...
Two Gigolos Arrested for Suspected Murder of 75-Year-Old Girlfriend
The Territorial Police in Greater Masaka and Rakai District, have arrested two males for the alleged murder of their 75-year-old girlfriend.
SCP Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson, confirmed the development in a press release from October 12, 2023.
According to Enanga, two male gigolos, identified as Kerekensiyo Kakooza and Silver Suuna, murdered Maria Nakaweesi, a 75-year-old peasant of Nabugando village, Kitaasa parish, in Rakai district, alleged to be their girlfriend.
“At around 10 p.m. on October 4, 2023, the victim was allegedly...
