The sub-counties of Nabwal, Lorengecora, Iriiri, and Matany in the Napak district and Kosike from Nabilatuk are experiencing resurfacing of cattle theft after enjoying a six-month peace break.
Sharif Baguma, the resident of Kirumba ward in Masaka City, accuses the officers at Masaka Central Police Station of mismanaging investigations in a case of rape against his daughter leading to release and eventual disappearance of the suspect.
Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke told Uganda Radio Network-URN in an exclusive interview that while the post-mortem report has been completed, its findings are not the final determinant in the investigation into Ahimbisibwe's death.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, said police patrol officers responded to a tip-off about a robbery in progress at the bank. Upon arrival, the officers ordered the suspects to surrender, warning that their attempt would not succeed.
The affected residents hail from the five villages of Ngemwa, Nyakasinini, Kigaaga B, Nzorobi, and Nkwaki, all located in Nzorobi Parish. The land in question, measuring approximately 10 square miles, borders the Bugoma Forest Reserve.
Okellakwo Walter Lukwia, the chairperson of Omoro Town Council and head of its security committee, expressed dismay, saying his office was not informed about the reasons behind the removal of police from the area.
According to Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Public Relations Officer, the region is grappling with the alarming trend, prompting calls for enhanced community policing initiatives.
The LPU, previously under the CID, has been struggling, with several cases lingering for years without resolution. Numerous land evictions have been carried out without proper due diligence, as CID officers at various police stations or divisions would clear vacant land occupancy, as instructed by courts, without actually visiting the sites to verify the nature of the property.
The witness, 30-year-old Nawalu Nakatudde, a former salesperson at Denovo Bakery in Kalerwe and a victim-survivor of one of the shootings, appeared before a panel of four International Crimes Division judges: Lady Justice Susan Okalany, Dr. Winifred Nabisinde, Wejuli Wabwire, and Vincent Wagona.
Omalla, who had been battling prostate cancer and kidney failure, died on Monday morning at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he had been undergoing dialysis since last year.
Reagan Magombe, the Nwoya District Police Commander, confirmed the arrests and said police recovered an SMG rifle registered under UG 5021-2000, containing five rounds of live ammunition, hidden on the roof of a grass-thatched hut.
The fire, which started at around 9:00 PM, completely burned mattresses, beds, and suitcases, although no casualties were reported as students had already broken off for the holidays.
The suspects — Charles Wakabi, Musa Musoke, and Hassan Bakakyi — were arrested by the Police Flying Squad from their hideout in Silver Ward, Northern Division, Iganga Municipality. They are currently detained at Iganga Central Police Station.
The project has been subject to a number of investigations but nobody has been held responsible for the shoddy work that has compromised a two-trillion shilling dam.
Pader District Police Commander SP Jackson Bogere confirmed the interception. He said the truck registration number UBF 163E was carrying charcoal a business that is illegal after it's ban.
There are also claims that IGP Byakagaba has fired civilians and SPCs to cut police expenditure. An SPC earns about 370,000 monthly and it is said there were over 1,000 in number. This means police has been spending 370 million shillings every month on their wages which goes to 4.4 billion shillings yearly.
