Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 100 people were arrested in various operations as Ugandans ushered in 2025. According to Luke Owoyesigyire the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, 30 out of the 100 suspects were picked at Buganda Kingdom end of year fete known as Enkuuka held in Lubiri, Mengo, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police and the military have banned musicians from moving with gangs to perform at end-of-year fetes in Kampala to avoid causing unnecessary commotion. During a planning meeting attended by security commanders in Kampala Metropolitan, each musician will not be allowed to access entertainment or …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A canter truck has rammed into the perimeter wall of Candy Kids Nursery and Primary School in Kamuli, Kira municipality killing a pupil. The Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire identifies the deceased as 7-year-old Nakafero Robina, a primary 2 pupil. According to Owoyesigyire, Nakafero …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Denis Kutesa, an intern nurse at Entebbe Grade B hospital is in trouble for allegedly raping a female patient and attempting to rape two others. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer Kampala Metropolitan Police, says that Kutesa was picked up on Saturday and locked up …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A security guard has shot dead a Burundian national during a heated argument in Muzana zone, Kisenyi 1 parish, Kampala Central Division. The deceased is Christian Itangishaka, a resident of Bunamwaya, who has been in charge of parking at Roza market. He was gunned down …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kira Division Police is holding a mother accused of burning her one and half-year-old child citing frustration over her father’s absence and lack of support. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer identifies the suspect as Nancy Amusolo, a resident of Bulindo …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Wandegeya are investigating the sudden death of 59-year old Rosette Najjuma, at Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga’s Christian Life Church in Bwaise, Kampala during prayer services. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations of Officer of the Kampala Metropolitan Police explains that the late Najjuma from …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have recovered suspected human remains, three skulls, and a bottle of suspected human or animal blood at a shrine in an intelligence-led operation in Makindye Sabagabo division in Kampala. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson says that police stormed the shrine belonging …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Katwe police are investigating the double murder of Moses Mubangizi, a Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF officer and private security guard Huron Otim on Saturday. In a brief statement, Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson says that Otim and Mubangizi picked up a quarrel …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A security swoop has led to the arrest of more than 70 suspected criminals in the Kampala Metropolitan area as security forces intensify their operations ahead of Christmas. The suspects were picked up from Kisenyi, Old Kampala, Katwe, and Mengo areas in a joint security …
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