A Mukono motorcycle robbery suspect has been arrested by police following an intelligence-led operation in Kasawo Sub-county. The suspect, identified as Julius Kyeyune, also known as Kavuma, is accused of targeting boda boda riders and robbing them of their motorcycles in secluded areas of Mukono District. The suspect, identified as Julius Kyeyune, also known as…
Kampala — Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the recent break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala, as investigations into the incident continue. The suspects have been identified as Boaz Michael, 19, and Kabuye Ramadan, both residents of Nsambya Zone C in Kampala. According to police, the two were arrested following…
Police in Kira Municipality have arrested 95 suspects during a series of intelligence-led anti-crime operations targeting criminal gangs, drug abuse, and violent offenses within the rapidly growing urban area. According to security officials, the operations focused on crime-prone neighborhoods and suspected hideouts in areas including Najjera, Bulindo, Kito, and surrounding communities. The coordinated raids were…
The National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested a Senior Clinical Officer and a health assistant in Isingiro for stealing government drugs, recovering over 500,000 ARV doses and other medical supplies. Authorities urge the public to report drug theft cases According to the NDA spokesperson Abiaz Rwamwiri, Muzahura who has been on the run for days,…
Several traders in downtown Kampala have been arrested by police as their protests against high taxes and foreign competition spread as they demand the resignation of URA Commissioner General John Musinguzi Rujoki. However, they accuse the tax body of imposing exorbitant taxes and delaying the clearance of their containers in Nairobi. Traders, under their umbrella…
News reaching our platform confirms that nine officials from Uganda’s Ministry of Finance have been arrested following a rigorous interrogation by the Criminal Investigation Department at its headquarters in Kibuli, Kampala. However, those detained include the Accountant General, Lawrence Ssemakula, along with Paul Lumala, Jennifer Muhulizi, Mubarak Nsamba, and Mark Kasuku. Others are Tony Yawe,…
Security agencies across Uganda have taken a resolute stance against exam malpractice during the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations. Several arrests have been made, underscoring the commitment to maintaining the integrity of the education system. Ms. Jennifer Kalule, the UNEB spokesperson, confirmed these arrests, which include a chief invigilator and three head teachers. These…
