TRAGIC LIGHTNING CLAIMS 14 LIVES DURING PRAYER SERVICE IN LAMWO AND A PUPIL IN ABIM DISTRICTS

On November 2, 2024, a devastating incident occurred in Lamwo district when lightning struck, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals and injuring 34 others. This tragic event took place during a prayer service at a church located in Zone 8, Block 2 of the Palabek settlement camp. The victims, were gathered for prayers when […]

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TRAGIC LIGHTNING CLAIMS 14 LIVES DURING PRAYER SERVICE IN LAMWO

On 02 November 2024, In Lamwo district there was an incident where Lightning struck 14 people to death and left 34 others injured. The incident happened during a prayer service at a church in Zone 8, Block 2. in Palabek ettlement camp. The victims, yet to be identified, had gathered for prayers when the rain […]

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Formed Police Unit 13 Training Launched

AIGP Mwesigwa Frank, Director of Operations, has today launched an intensive four-month training for Formed Police Unit 13 (FPU13) at Kikandwa Field Force Unit Base Headquarters. This training is crucial for their upcoming deployment in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) AIGP Mwesigwa emphasized the importance of pre-deployment training, highlighting its […]

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POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED VEHICLE PLATE THIEF IN BANDA, WAKISO DISTRICT

On September 17, 2024, Tazib Rajab, a resident of Naguru parish in Nakawa Division, discovered that his vehicle (Registration No. UAM 203Y) was missing its front number plate. As he approached the car, he noticed a small note with a phone number, When he called the number, the person on the other end requested money […]

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POLICE ARREST KEY SUSPECT IN CHILD TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION CASE IN KIRA MUNICIPALITY, WAKISO DISTRICT

We have one Nduhukire Nasser aka Don Nasser a resident of Kito in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District in our custody. On September 20, 2024, Nduhukire Nasser was apprehended by police in Malaba, Tororo District. It is alleged that in May 2024, he and others who are still at large used their influence to entice young […]

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Validation of Uganda Police Force Curriculum and Training Manual

A two-day validation workshop, supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Uganda and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), is currently taking place at Kabila Country Club. The event gathers 60 stakeholders from various sectors, including government ministries, civil society organizations, academia, and development partners like UNICEF and UNFPA. The workshop’s primary goal is to […]

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WARNING AGAINST FIRE OUTBREAKS

In the KMP North Region, a fire outbreak occurred in Nansana West 1 Zone, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, on September 2, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM. The fire ignited in the rental property of Ssebagala Wilfred and was extinguished by local residents and the Fire Prevention and Rescue Services team. Although significant property damage was […]

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AGGRAVATED DEFILEMENT INCIDENT IN LUWEERO DISTRICT

An incident of aggravated defilement was reported in the Savannah Region, in Luweero District, on September 1, 2024, around midday at Kizito Zone, Luweero Town Council.  It is alleged that on August 22, 2024, a 12-year-old female juvenile, whose name is withheld, a pupil at Esteem Nursery and Primary School, residing in Galuweero Zone, Luweero […]

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ARREST OF SUSPECTS IN 150 MILLION SHILLINGS COFFEE FACTORY HEIST

On 24 August 2024, a robbery occurred in Kalisizo, where armed robbers stole 150 million shillings from Pulinali Semanda, a 53-year-old businessman and owner of Zavuga Coffee Investments. Semanda was ambushed at his home after withdrawing the cash from Centenary Bank in Kyotera, intended for paying workers and coffee suppliers. Following an extensive investigation, police […]

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