Police
Uganda police in Luwero has restored the Kiwumpa, Luwero traffic police check point along Bombo Road to strengthen observance of road safety guild lines. The notorious check point was recently removed after the attack on the officers who were manning it in the incident that left a one Ronald Busingye dead due to severe cuts […]
The Director Of Public Prosecution (DPP) has initiated an investigation into the circumstances under which Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known as Bobi Wine, allegedly obtained his Diploma in Music, Dance and Drama at Makerere University. The investigations originates from an order issued by the Law Development Centre Magistrates Court directing the DPP to look into […]
Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) has distanced its self from being part of the recently launched political pressure group the Peoples Front for Transition (PFT). Arach Oyat Sharon, the Party Spokesperson made it clear while addressing the weekly party presser at the party Headquarters, Uganda House, Kampala that UPC is not part of the initiative and […]
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has stated with sheer commitment to put an end to torturous acts with very strict prohibitions. This was said by the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola yesterday in a release that detailed initiatives taken to counter torture in the UPF. Ochola said that even though his leadership has […]
By Derrick Asaba The Uganda Police Force has announced the arrest of yet another shooter in the attempted murder of General Edward Katumba Wamala and his bodyguard, Sgt Khalid Kuboit on June 1. This was made known by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Paul Lokech in a Press release dated July 13 […]
Mukono Police Division is stuck with two children chased away by their bosses from homes where they were engaged in child labour as maids until President Yoweri Museveni declared the 42 days’ lockdown. The children are Sharuwa Sitenda,16, a daughter to Khulais Kakooza and Sharifah Namugga both residents of Lyantonde district and Mercy Namboozo, 14, […]
Police has confirmed an accident that occurred at the Nsambya Sharing junction along Ggaba road that killed two and left more injured and in critical conditions. Luke Oweyesigire, the Kampala Metropolitan deputy Police Spokesperson confirmed by press time on Thursday that a police officer, Corporal Achaca who was driving under the influence of alcohol caused […]
The Human Rights Network of Journalists wants the Inspector General of Police Ochola to be held accountable for his statements on beating journalists. In January, Ochola said that security agencies will continue beating journalists purposely to deter them from going where there is danger. Ochola who was speaking at the Joint election security and preparedness […]
Gulu police are holding two suspects in connection to the death of a 65-year-old man. Emmanuel Nyekorach, 19, and Raymond Canwat, 18, both residents of Patuda Parish, Bardege –Layibi Division in Gulu City were arrested for assaulting John Ongom Labwol Obina on Good Friday leading to his death on Easter Sunday morning. Joel Christopher Luwum, […]
By Amy Police has announced that it will be re-enforcing COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures for public transport as issued by the Ministry of Health.Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson says that starting this week, a taxi operator found carrying more than eight passengers, lacking sanitizers or not wearing mask as guided by the Ministry […]