Speaking to reporters on Monday morning, James Kutosi, the Mbale City Public Relations Officer, revealed that two officers attached to Mbale Central Police Station were arrested on December 28.
Kiira Region Police Spokesperson, James Mubi confirmed the incident, adding that, the suspect's mental state has been thoroughly examined to ascertain sanity before detaining him at Jinja Central police station, awaiting further prosecution.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday evening at the NUP Mbale City offices along Palisa Road, Busiku disclosed that since declaring his affiliation with NUP, he has received more than 20 threatening phone calls from unknown individuals.
Yosam Mukose, a resident in the area, said that Okware was well known for greeting his neighbors daily, making it easy for them to notice his absence. Mukose explained that, since Okware was a renowned sand miner, they decided to dig through the rubble for hours.
The arrest followed whistleblower reports from Sacco members who informed Bangu that they had been receiving messages indicating routine withdrawals from Sacco's bank account without their approval. One of the complainants, who preferred to remain anonymous, said members initially suspected that fraudsters had hacked into their accounts.
Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson says they received intelligence information that the suspects were traveling in a vehicle registration number UBB 824L Prado heading towards Kampala. Security immediately mounted a road block and intercepted the suspects on Friday morning and arrested them.
A detective involved in the investigation, who requested anonymity, revealed that illegal power connections are often used as campaign tools by some politicians in the Busoga sub-region. These politicians, having failed to fulfill their promises, allegedly support power theft to alleviate pressure from their political opponents.
Prior to their arrest, Kisubi emphasized the responsibility entrusted to them by the electorate to ensure efficient service delivery, particularly in transportation, health, and education. He highlighted how poor road conditions negatively impact economic activities, hindering the timely transportation of goods and services.
Reports obtained by Uganda Radio Network (URN) suggest that Mulimba lost control of the vehicle registration number UBF 576R, and veered off the road, resulting in the accident. The children were playing by the roadside when they were struck by the speeding vehicle.
The suspects, identified as Annet Ajikia and Brian Nyakuta, both residents of Nyio Village, Nyio Parish, Vurra Sub County in Arua District, were arrested on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Alisat Namulondo, a salon operator in the area, expressed concern that the vandalism of electricity power lines has adversely affected business operations, leading to frequent power outages.
The suspects are 57-year-old Mohammed Ngobi, a witch doctor from Kamuli district, Abdullah Kilega, a retail operator from Nansana municipality in Wakiso district, and a teenager, whose particulars have been withheld.
Katongole was arrested from his hideout in Seguku along Kampala- Entebbe road before being transferred to Jinja central police station for further interrogation.
The suspect is 26-year-old Hellen Nyakecho, a resident of Masese II village in Jinja City Southern division. She was picked up on Wednesday and locked up at Jinja Central Police Station for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, John Ochen, 40.
It is reported that Samanya committed the crime after his wife, Annette Mutiibwa, returned home in the morning without extensively explaining to him where she spent the night on Friday.
Isabirye has been serving as the officer in charge of the newly closed Luzinga police post located in Kamuli district. At the time of his arrest, Isabirye had been recalled at Kamuli central police station headquarters, pending redeployment.
