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52-year-old real estate dealer suffocated to death by kidnappers with a polythene bag despite family paying Shs7 million of Shs19 million ransom demanded

52-year-old real estate dealer suffocated to death by kidnappers with a polythene bag despite family paying Shs7 million of Shs19 million ransom demanded

Police have arrested two men over the kidnap and murder of Lydia Babirye, a 52-year-old real estate dealer based in Kampala. The arrests were made by the Flying Squad under the Directorate of Crime Intelligence, working with the army.Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owo

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Wife to Death in Kabale

Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Wife to Death in Kabale

Police in Kabale District are holding a man accused of assaulting his wife to death following a domestic dispute in Kamuganguzi Sub-county.The suspect has been identified as Babikyingira Godfrey, also known as God, while the deceased is Niwamanya Gorrette, alias Koreti, a 35-year-old house

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Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

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

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Mob Kills Suspected Thief After House Break-in Goes Wrong in Gulu City

Mob Kills Suspected Thief After House Break-in Goes Wrong in Gulu City

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

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Highway terror: Armed robbers disguised as passengers hijack Kampala-bound taxi, vehicle recovered in Soroti

Highway terror: Armed robbers disguised as passengers hijack Kampala-bound taxi, vehicle recovered in Soroti

Police in Budaka District are investigating a daring highway robbery in which armed thugs disguised as passengers hijacked a Kampala-bound taxi, robbed occupants at gunpoint, and fled with the vehicle.The incident occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026, between 2am and 3am at Sekulo Parish, Kadi

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Cindy Sanyu Settles Song Issues With  Omega 256

Cindy Sanyu Settles Song Issues With Omega 256

Ugandan music star Cindy Sanyu has announced a major breakthrough in her royalty dispute with fellow artist Omega 256, following weeks of public tension over their collaboration “See You Tonight.”A screenshot shared by Cindy shows an email from DistroKid, confirming that Omega 256 adde

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Police Hunt Suspects in Brutal Murder of Old Man in Luwero

Police Hunt Suspects in Brutal Murder of Old Man in Luwero

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

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Nebbi police shooting: How love circle turned fatal

Nebbi police shooting: How love circle turned fatal

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

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Police Officer Dies in Tragic Motorcycle Accident in Rubirizi

Police Officer Dies in Tragic Motorcycle Accident in Rubirizi

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

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Woman Kidnapped for Ransom Found Dead in Wakiso, Two Suspects Arrested

Woman Kidnapped for Ransom Found Dead in Wakiso, Two Suspects Arrested

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnapping and murder of 52-year-old Babirye Lydia, whose body was recovered from a house in Wakiso District days after her family was asked to pay a ransom for her release.According to Kampala Metropolitan Police, the victim, a resi

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