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Police, Army Hunt For Poachers Who Shot UWA Ranger Dead

Police, Army Hunt For Poachers Who Shot UWA Ranger Dead

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By Keefa Nuwahereza A joint operation of the Uganda Police, the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and other sister security agencies are hunting for a gang of poachers who shot dead a game ranger in Kibale National Park. According to officials at URA, Sgt. Matsipa, who had been deployed on a team to thwart poachers from the national park, was shot dead on December 5th,2020.  A statement from UWA about Matispa’s death issued  December 7, 2020, reads in part thus; “It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Sgt. Emmanuel Matsipa who was killed by poachers while on duty in Kibale National Park on December 5, 2020. The late Sgt. Matsipa together with five colleagues were ambushed by about five armed poachers in areas around Kanyantare in Kyenjojo distric...
One Dead, Several Injured As Police Battles Bobi Wine Supporters In Kayunga

One Dead, Several Injured As Police Battles Bobi Wine Supporters In Kayunga

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By Our Reporter At least one person is confirmed to have died and several others, including a police officer sustained injuries as police violently dispersed National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential contender Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine’s supporters. One of Bobi Wine's supporters who died on spot One man who is yet to be identified was reportedly shot in the head and others suffered accidents as they scampered for their dear lives after police shot bullets and teargas to stop them from crowding around Bobi Wine, who was scheduled to hold a rally in the area. This one sustained head injuries during the fracas The injured include Bobi Wine’s music producer Dan Magic, a police officer only identified as ASP Kato, who heads the security team that the Electoral C...
Top Police Officer Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances

Top Police Officer Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances

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By Keefa Nuwahereza The Uganda Police are mourning the death of a senior police officer who died on Monday night in her home, although the circumstances surrounding her death are baffling. According to a statement released by Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson SP Patrick Onyango on Tuesday December 1, 2020, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Gloria Nakiboneka, was found dead in her bed by a maid. Statement from Police PRO Patrick Onyango announcing ASP Gloria Nakiboneka's death Onyango’s statement reads in part thus; “The management of Kampala Metropolitan Police with deep sorrow announces the death of one of our staff ASP Gloria Nakiboneka, who passed on last night at unknown time. ASP Nakiboneka was the Officer in Charge  Child and Family Protection Unit ...
Arch. Bishop Lwanga Condemns Police Killings As Death Toll Climbs To 37

Arch. Bishop Lwanga Condemns Police Killings As Death Toll Climbs To 37

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By Our Reporter The Archbishop of Kampala Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, has condemned the recent killings across the country as security officers battled supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential contender Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. Dr. Lwanga, who was presiding over mass at Rubaga Cathedral, urged the government to value life for more peace and stability of the country. His remarks came at a time when the number of people who were killed during the ‘Free Bobi Wine’ protests has since risen to 37, according to the police, with several hundreds others nursing wounds. Although some media reports put the death toll at 37, according to the police at least 34 people died, several were injured and over 500 arrested. The protests broke out as supporters of presid...
Church Of Uganda Reverend Murders Wife,  Burns Body After Accusing Her Of Cheating

Church Of Uganda Reverend Murders Wife, Burns Body After Accusing Her Of Cheating

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By Keefa Nuwahereza The police in Luwero District have arrested a reverend of the Church of Uganda over allegations of murdering his wife and setting the body ablaze, after he accused her of allegedly cheating on him with another man. The Reverend, only identified as Ssekibaala, a resident of Kavule village, a cleric at St. Mark’s Church, Luwero Town council, was arrested by police after he killed his wife identified as Deborah Sekibaala,  who was a head teacher at Kikamulo Church of Uganda Primary in Nakaseke District, and later set her body ablaze, following a heated fight that ensued between them on the night of Sunday November 8th, 2020. According to neighbours, Ssekibaala and his mother of four children had been married to several years and had four children together, a...
Police Arrest People Power Coordinator, Warn Politicians Who Plot To Destabilise Country

Police Arrest People Power Coordinator, Warn Politicians Who Plot To Destabilise Country

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By Our Reporter The Uganda Police have arrested the National Unity Platform (NUP) coordinator for Karamoja region over allegations of being in possession of military attire, which is tantamount to abuse of government offices.   According to ACP Polly Namaye, the deputy police Publicists, on  November 05th, 2020, at about 07:14, a joint security intelligence-led operation succeeded in arresting one suspect identified as Angulo Andrew Lokong, the NUP coordinator in Karamoja. The operation was carried out in the area of Camp Swahili South division in Moroto municipality. Namaye said that; “This follows a series of videos that were seen making rounds on social platforms this week, showing youths dressed in clothes similar to government stores (military attire). The suspe...
Shock As Cop  Shoots Himself Dead At Police Station

Shock As Cop Shoots Himself Dead At Police Station

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By Our Reporter The Police in Kasese District are investigating circumstances under which one of their own men committed suicide  by shooting himself dead. Francis Madici, 28,  who was attached to the Field Force Unit-FFU at Hima Division police station, reportedly shot himself dead on Tuesday afternoon, although he did not leave behind a suicide note to reveal the mourners why he had decided to end his life. Sources at the scene told this website that the deceased shot himself through the chin at the station on Tuesday afternoon in the presence of other police officers. Christopher Happy, the Hima town council Deputy Mayor, who was known to the deceased, said residents were alerted by the gunshot and moments later saw police officers taking measurements at the suici...
NUP’s Bobi Wine Arrested Shortly After Presidential Nominations

NUP’s Bobi Wine Arrested Shortly After Presidential Nominations

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By Our Reporter Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential contender, has been arrested by police shortly after being nominated for presidency by the Electoral Commission. https://web.facebook.com/100013119283291/videos/1059055437875089/ Bobi Wine was arrested as he exited the gates of Kyambogo University,  where he had been duly nominated by the Electoral Commission to contest in next year’s presidential polls. Bobi Wine was bundled into a waiting police van that whisked him away During his speech shortly after being nominated Bobi Wine said he would increase the salaries of the police, army and prisons officers and create over a millions jobs. However, as he tried to exit Kyambogo University  premises the police s...
Gov’t Bans Public From Presidential Nominations, Police To Drive Aspirants

Gov’t Bans Public From Presidential Nominations, Police To Drive Aspirants

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By Our Reporter The government of Uganda has banned all Ugandans, except officials of the Electoral Commission and other designated people, from participating in, and or appearing the Presidential Nomination grounds at Kyambogo University. According to new regulations about the Presidential Nominations for the 2021 general election which were issued by Hon. Judith Nabakooba, the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, no member of public shall be allowed to participate in the presidential nominations process. Statement from Minister Judith Nabakooba about Presidential nominations Minister Nabakooba, who issued the statement at the Uganda Media Centre today, also revealed that all Presidential aspirants shall be picked from their respective homes by a police lead vehicle th...
Former Police Spokesman Paul Kangave to Start “eating” Officially

Former Police Spokesman Paul Kangave to Start “eating” Officially

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ASP Paul Kangave is now the happiest man on planet earth after being introduced to the parents of his fiancée, Deborah Ayinza Ajiambo. Kangave who was recently a police spokesman for Luweero and Masaka regions has been introduced to the family of Rev. Canon John Ssebudde, the diocesan secretary for Mukono diocese who is the father to Ayinza. The introduction function took place at Kyabakadde village in Kyampisi sub-county in Mukono district on Saturday. Kangave is currently deployed at the Police headquarters at Naguru-Kampala. The function was graced by the number of religious leaders from Mukono diocese led by the retired bishop of Mukono diocese, Eria Paul Luzinda Kizito. Others were; SSP Zuhura Ganyana from Naguru Police headquarters who led the dignitaries at Kangave’s side. ...