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Police officers remanded over gold robbery

KAMPALA. Four police officers from the Flying Squad Unit, Kireka based Police have been remanded to prison over allegations of robbing a businessman of gold valued at over Shs 380 million. The accused officers are Detective Superintendent James Besigye Kiguuya, Detective Corporals Simon Owona, Pracid Mulangira, and Officer Monday Tibaijuka. According to prosecutors, the officers allegedly stole one kilogram of gold worth $105,000 and $1,000 in cash from businessman John Vian Tumukunde on May 9, 2025, at Solent Avenue in Nakawa Division. The suspects reportedly used firearms and other deadly weapons during the robbery, and the prosecution claims they had planned the crime in advance. On Tuesday, the case was mentioned before Grade One Magistrate Frank Namanya, who remanded the officers until July 16, 2025, to allow for further investigations. Prosecution led by Martin Odong Awiny requested an extension due […]

admin July 15, 2025

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Police officer forges case against businessman to steal land

KAMPALA. In a shocking case of alleged police misconduct, a law enforcement officer has been charged with destroying evidence and obstructing justice. Detective Sergeant Ngabirano Protasi, attached to Nsangi Police Station, was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate's Court in Makindye on Friday. According to the charges, Sgt. Ngabirano allegedly conspired with others to falsely implicate Richard Sewanonda in an aggravated robbery case. The motive behind this alleged forgery was to steal Sewanonda's contested land. Investigations by the State House Anti Corruption Unit headed by Brig Henry Isolde, revealed that in January 2025, Ngabirano purportedly removed a key witness statement from an official police file at Katwe Police Station and substituted it with a statement implicating Sewanonda. This alleged misconduct was intended to ensure Sewanonda's imprisonment, allowing Ngabirano and his accomplices to dispose of the land. The Anti-Corruption Unit, CID, and […]

admin May 30, 2025

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Ex- Police Spokesperson Twiine Charged in Alleged Plot to kill Museveni, Gen Muhoozi

Kampala, Uganda: The former spokesperson for the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Charles Twiine appeared in court on Thursday to face serious charges including inciting violence, hate speech, spreading malicious information, and conspiracy to commit a felony. The charges stem from an alleged plot to assassinate President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces. Twiine was arraigned before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi alongside co-accused Noah Mutwe, a bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Mutwe has reportedly been in detention for two weeks prior to the court appearance. Prosecutors allege that Twiine used social media platforms to incite Mutwe—also known as Mitala Noah—to attack and kill President Museveni using “pavers,” allegedly motivated by opposition to Museveni’s political ideology and leadership. The state further claims that both […]

admin May 22, 2025

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How Ugandan prisons and police cells pose hazard for LGBTQ+ minorities

People arrested under Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) face stigma, abuse and even rape in the nation’s prisons and police cells. Such cases have increased as more people are arrested under the law’s provisions. Attorney Ronald Abitegeka says he got at least one client who reported being raped shortly after he was detained under the law. Abitegeka works for ALIGHT Uganda (formerly American Refugee Committee) an NGO in the Isingiro district that operates in six refugee settlements, five transit centers, and border points. ALIGHT Uganda’s work includes monitoring refugee settlements and inmates. His client wishes to remain anonymous for security reasons. The Attorney says rape cases are common but rarely reported to the police, victims are denied medical treatments, and accusations are not investigated. Rarely, however, does someone stand up to authorities. “I was very much surprised at my client’s […]

admin December 7, 2024

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Is Gashumba running to exile or getting married? 

KAMPALA. Renowned political activist, Frank Gashumba, took to social media on Tuesday with a cryptic message hinting at "big news coming" just days he had said he renewed all his visas. The enigmatic post has sparked speculation among his followers and the political community alike, as Gashumba's reputation for unveiling impactful revelations precedes him.  “I think he is running to exile. You see his open mindedness has earned him both love and hate among the opposition and his PLU camp,” one of his fans told the Daily Secrets. Gashumba is the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) vice chairman for central region.  Sources close to some people close to top Uganda Peoples Defense Forces generals who had thought they would take the mantle after President Yoweri Museveni are reportedly discomfortable with the way Gashumba has marketed a rather hitherto unpopular Gen Muhoozi […]

admin September 18, 2024

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Police to bouncers: Drop those “combat-hardened” attires or we come for you

The police have started an operation against bouncers who don militaristic attires that make them look "combat-hardened". In a statement, police said it was illegal to wear the Force's dark uniform commonly used by the counter-terrorism unit as well as pips and traffic police uniform among others. Below is the full statement of police: As you are all aware, the police uniform, is one of the most recognizable symbols in our society, and it serves to readily identify, officers to members of the public and distinguish them from civilians. This distinction assist the public, by indicating who they should approach, when in trouble and generally creates a sense of safety. Furthermore, the uniform projects an officer’s authority to arrest and protects them from interference by the public, when controlling a situation, including the use of force. We, however, continue to […]

admin April 23, 2024

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Four remanded over illegal occupation of Mpigi prime land

The Anti-Corruption Unit of State House working with police has netted four suspects who illegally occupied acres of land in Mpigi district. In a statement, the unit said: "Working with @CID1_UG, we have arraigned four suspects before the the Chief Magistrates Court, Mpigi on charges of Forcible Detainer after they forcefully took possession of land belonging to Lubega Charles Lwanga." "The 56 acres of land at Namwawula Mpigi were rightly bought by Lubega Charles from the rightful owners but, the suspects forged documents which they used to forcibly take possession of the said land by deploying private security guards," the unit added. The suspects have been remanded until May 8.

admin April 23, 2024

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Police hunt senior Kyambogo lecturer over aggravated defilement

KAMPALA: The Police are hunting for a senior lecturer at Kyambogo University over aggravated defilement. Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson, said Monday Dr Eron Lawrence allegedly defiled a 16-year-old disabled girl. The don jumped bond but police indicated the case is even more aggravated by the fact that he is HIV+. Below is Enanga's full statement: The Directorate of CID in coordination with the KMP territorial police are seeking the public’s help in locating a one, Dr. Eron Lawrence, a 56 year old, senior lecturer at Kyambogo University, Dean of Faculty of Special needs and Rehabilitation. The suspect is also Project Administrator “All we see is possibility”, at Kyambogo University, after he absconded police bond on the 14.12.2023 and disappeared, his casefile was sanctioned on the 13.12.2023, for the Aggravated Defilement of a girl victim, aged 16 years, with a […]

admin January 23, 2024

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Video: Police net notorious phone snatchers in Wandegeya

KAMPALA: The police have arrested several phone snatchers who have been terrorizing passengers and other motorists in areas of Wandegeya. Luke Owoyesigyire, the KMP deputy spokesperson, said they were aided by CCTV cameras to identify, locate and arrests the thugs. Below is the police's full statement: In response to escalating concerns voiced by the public regarding the surge in phone snatching incidents within Lower Nsooba, Upper Nsooba, UEB, Kagugube, and surrounding areas, the Wandegeya Police have undertaken a series of targeted operations against criminal gangs operating in these regions. As a result, seven suspects have been apprehended, with some captured in the act by CCTV cameras while snatching phones from unsuspecting motorists. Notable among those arrested are Ogema Rickson alias Ricky, operating around Shell Mulago and Mawanda, Kakooza Mike alias Aidari (16 years old), Kigozi Marvin (22 years old), Ssekyanzi […]

admin January 15, 2024