Security & Crime Investigation

  The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) has resumed recruitment exercise in Kapelebyong District. Hundreds of youths turned up at the district headquarters to be enlisted into the national army. Kapelebyong District was allocated a quota like other districts which was determined by its population, however 30% of the slots are reserved for women. The exercise follows the communication from the Defense spokesperson Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye stating that UPDF is seeking 8300 regular recruits from various districts around the country. “For one...

Revelations from Police that pin Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro in the involvement of the fire outbreak at Iganga High School that left students and school property in ruins have emerged. In an investigation by Police detectives, Musa Kabanda revealed that a group of three people who remain anonymous due to the ongoing Police investigations approached him and introduced themselves as being sent by Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the Deputy Spokesperson NUP. Kabanda, a resident of Ibulanku in Iganga District was arrested on Monday...

Disguising as journalists, a gang led by leading suspect David Kirumira yesterday attacked NUP members in Lubaga, vandalising property and vehicles confessed to have been sent by Nyanzi Fred and Rubongoya. According to Gideon Tugume the NUP Information Secretary, following a press conference that was Conducted by the Lubaga faction NUP leader Nkonge Kibalama, a gang which disguised as journalists attacked and caused damages worth Millions. Police said that the gang was led by a one David Kirumira who was arrested...

On Monday, the seven Presidents of all the East African Community member states met in Nairobi, Kenya in an attempt to resolve the current security situation in the eastern Dr Congo. The Summit was attended by Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, HE Paul Kagame of Rwanda, HE Salva KIIR Mayardit of South Sudan, and HE Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of DRC. Others were Presidents, HE Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burudni, and the President of Tanzania was represented by Ambassador Dr John Steven...

The East African heads of state are meeting in Nairobi to discuss the current deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta who is also the chairman of East African Community convened the third East African Community Heads of State conclave slated for Monday, June 20, 2022 in Nairobi to discuss the security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. “I have arrived in Nairobi, Kenya for the 3rd East African Community (EAC) Heads of State...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni  also the Commander in Chief of all armed forces has said UPDF is now ready to attack enemy in all capabilities. He said this on Friday while meeting the  contingent Commanders, men and Officers of 2nd Division who participated in the operation Shujaa in the DRC. The meeting was held at Makenke Barracks in Mbarara District. “ I thanked the gallant soldiers for their bravery and determination while attacking the enemy in DRC, “Artillery and infantry did a...