Last week, police arrested 20 individuals for allegedly inciting violence after they confronted pastoralists in Kabukero village. The group accused the pastoralists of occupying their land.
In a statement released on Friday by Acting Major General Felix M Kulayigye, the Director of Defence Public Information, UPDF will adopt a “forward defensive posture” in its areas of operation until the crisis passes and normalization is restored.
Addressing journalists in Kampala regarding the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations, UPDF Deputy Spokesperson Colonel Deo Akiiki revealed that several Ugandans have expressed concerns about border safety and suggested withdrawing Ugandan troops from Congo. However, Akiiki clarified that Ugandan troops are not involved in the fighting in Goma.
Protests, led by Parent’s Teacher’s Association-PTA chairperson Stephen Olele, have intensified as parents oppose a proposal to temporarily relocate pupils to Amagoro Primary School, citing the long distance that would be particularly challenging for minors.
The Military Court, presided over by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, remanded the accused until January 14, 2025, when the court will decide whether it has jurisdiction to try the case.
In his ruling, General Court Martial Chairperson Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe declined the request to produce Eron Kiiza, stating that as a convict, Kiiza could not execute legal duties. Mugabe noted that the Judge Advocate could advise if this position is incorrect.
The two Congolese Police officers were arrested in Jangokoro Sub County Zombo district as they attempted to foil the construction of a borehole project in Awasi Center Afuda Parish.
According to Kituuma, the recent operations led to the arrest of eight suspected criminals in Namanve and Mukono, who were found in possession of housebreaking instruments. Additionally, 41 more suspects were apprehended in Kireka and Kyaliwajara within Kira Municipality in Wakiso District over the weekend.
Brig. Peter Gaetano Omola, who represented the army at burial promised to make follow ups on the Late Orac's benefits. He also delivered a message from the UPDF saying Abenego passed at a time when the army still needed him.
The trainees were officially passed out by the Deputy Commander of the 5 Infantry Division, Col David Opeero, who highlighted the critical role of modern technology in contemporary military operations.
According to the West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson Collins Asea, the operation was conducted by UPDF personnel attached to Paidha's 57th Battalion at Yusuf Guest House in Parombo Town Council.
Hassan Wagota was arrested in an operation conducted by the Police and UPDF soldiers. It is alleged that last month, Wagota broke into HUYSLINK, an NGO in Nkumba – Katabi Town Council, where he was guarding.
Pastor David Ssebuwufu, a young evangelist at the time, co-founded the church alongside Pastor Robert Kahwa in the abandoned East African Cinema, also known as the Odion Cinema. The cinema, left vacant after the 1980-1986 National Resistance Army war, was repurposed as a place of worship.
“Go to Makindye Court Martial today at 11 am; you will find the answer you need,” said Brig. Felix Kulaigye, the UPDF spokesperson, when contacted by Uganda Radio Network regarding Besigye’s whereabouts.