The blaze, which erupted in the children's bedroom around 7:00 am, quickly engulfed the entire house. Despite desperate efforts by residents and neighbors to contain the fire, they were overwhelmed by its intensity.
“So far we have three suspects, among them there is one who was arrested and was found sleeping under the bridge of the flyover, near the crime scene. He has led us to other two of his colleagues over the weekend,” Owoyesigyire said.
Nyambe and UNODC team donated items that will facilitate and enhance coordination, spearheaded by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre and ensure the dissemination of information, training, and building capacity in having a basic understanding of key drivers and pull factors associated with violent extremism.
The protestors from Kyambogo, Makerere and Kampala International Universities, had gathered outside the European Union offices at Nile Avenue in Kampala.
The 28 year old and his group have allegedly committed robbery, burglary and rape crimes in areas of Kazo, Ketifulawo, Mbogo and Ttula. Ssemanda’s hunt was intensified in August after a woman whose identity has been concealed accused him and his group of breaking into her house, robbed valuables and also raped her in the presence of her child.
Alex Adei, a counter-terrorism policeman has reportedly confessed that he intentionally killed Constable Seezi Tusiime before he turned the trigger to his wife Barbra Apia Kongai. Adei went on shooting rampage on Sunday night at Naguru police barracks over infidelity matters which left his wife Kongai and Constable Tusiime dead.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke noted that police are actively investigating the double murders and following various leads. However, he stressed that combating the surge in crime requires more than just police efforts. "The bypass has businesses and homes, but residents aren’t security-conscious," he explained.
Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, has identified the suspects as Mary Kansiime aged 21 years and her boyfriend Policarpe Bulambo, a 25-year-old Congolese resident of Nakinyuguzi Zone, Luwafu.
“We have arrested him and the rifle he had fled with has been recovered. It is unfortunate that our officer chose to end the life of his former wife. We condemn the act and investigations into this matter are ongoing,” Owoyesigyire said.
“Efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect and charge him accordingly. A case of murder by shooting has been registered at Jinja Road police station under SD REF. 52/29/09/2025, as investigations continue,” a police detective stated.
According to Lucky Milly Nakyobe, Nantongo's sister, the last conversation with Agnes occurred at 4:00 PM when Nantongo mentioned she would leave work at 7:00 PM. Despite this, Nantongo's phone remained unreachable throughout the night.
One such proposal, seen by Uganda Radio Network (URN), was submitted by M/S Plough (U) Limited, which offered two anti-narcotic sniffer dogs for US$43,470, approximately UGX 159.9 million. The proposal also included technical training for handlers at an additional cost.
Several soldiers ranging from the ranks of Captain to Private are currently being prepared to retire officially from UPDF after clocking the retirement age while others have voluntarily asked to be retired and some on medical grounds.
Retiring soldiers include those in the Infantry, Air Force, and Special Forces Command (SFC). All these will be retired by the end of this month after their details have been documented.
“If you're a logistics officer within UPDF, you should shun corruption because you have critical roles where you must ensure effective logistics management and operational excellence,” Bakasumba said.
Simon Peter Mundeyi, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, stated that anyone claiming to hold a Diplomatic passport without proper authorization will be summoned to explain how they obtained it.
Police Spokesperson, Rusoke Kituuma says that Ojoke was arrested following numerous complaints from motorcyclists along Entebbe Road, where he was known to impound and release motorcycles in exchange for payments of UGX 50,000 or more on a daily basis.
Uganda has experienced terrorism activities in the recent past. Over 70 people were killed last year in terrorism activities linked to Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). At least 40 of the more than 70 people liked in terror acts last year were students of Lhubiriha secondary school at Mpondwe town at the Uganda-DRC border.
According to Tefe Ssentongo, a resident of the same village, Namatovu was on Wednesday found killed and the body wrapped in a polythene bag at around 6:30 pm.
Agaba said the police force needs to make PSU duties known by trying culprits in the public like their military counterparts do. Also, people he says must see and feel that actions have been taken such as dismissal, and demotion of errant police officers like the Army where soldiers who have committed crimes against civilians are tried, convicted and sentenced in the presence of the media or public.
