Kampala—A man suspected of repeatedly impersonating top Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials, including the Commissioner General, has been arrested in a joint operation by security and URA intelligence teams.The suspect, identified as Thomas Odeke, allegedly posed as Commissioner Gen
The killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo by a mob in Kira in Kampala on Friday has renewed concerns about public safety and the growing incidence of mob justice amid reports of murder, robbery and theft in different parts of the country.Gongodyo, 27, was allegedly attacked by an
39-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob in Olailong, Bardege-Layibi, Gulu City, early Monday morning after he was caught in an attempted house break-in.Police identified the deceased as Rubangakene Innocent, a resident of Aywee cell, Laroo-Pece Division. He and unidentified accomplice
Rachael KawalaPolice at Kabalagala are holding a 19-year-old housemaid in connection with the alleged aggravated defilement of a 5-year-old boy. The incident is reported to have occurred on June 6, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m. in Kimbugwe Zone, Kibuli Parish, Makindye Division, Kampal
Police in Luwero District have launched a manhunt for unidentified assailants behind the brutal murder of a 63-year-old man. The deceased has been identified as Christopher Nsubuga, a resident of Kikubajjinja in Luwero Town Council. According to a statement issued on Tuesday evening by Sam Twiine
Lynda Ddane has rubbished claims that Etania’s recent success is backed by ritual sacrifice and urged people to let her enjoy her success because she has worked hard for it.A few weeks ago, an unidentified man appeared on a YouTube interview, alleging that popular DJ and entertainer Etan
police officer attached to Nebbi Central Police Station on Saturday evening shot dead a colleague and injured four others in an attempt to quell an angry mob in Nebbi Municipality, Nebbi District.The victim, PC Joseph Olupot, attached to the same station, died shortly on arrival at Nebbi G
Police in Rubirizi District have reported a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a police officer attached to the Counter Terrorism Unit under the Rwenzori East Tourism Police. The incident occurred in the early hours of 07 June 2026 at Katunguru Trading Centre along the Ishaka–Kasese
During the operation, officers recovered quantities of suspected marijuana, two birds believed to be connected to criminal activities, gambling materials and an unspecified amount of cash suspected to have been obtained through illegal gambling.Some of the suspected criminals arrested duri
Police at Kakiri have arrested four suspects and recovered three suspected stolen motorcycles following a successful operation conducted in Kisenyi Cell, Kakiri Town Council, Wakiso District. The operation, which took place on June 5, 2026, is part of ongoing efforts by the police to crack down o
