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Woman accused in Mitooma child abuse case involving alleged forced swallowing of 46 needles by 8-year-old boy.

Court in Mitooma Hears Disturbing Case of Boy Allegedly Forced to Swallow 46 Needles

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The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Mitooma has heard a disturbing child abuse case in which a 45-year-old woman is accused of forcing her 8-year-old stepson to swallow 46 needles over a two-week period. The suspect, Juliet Tushabeomwe, was arraigned on charges of aggravated child abuse following investigations into the alleged torture of the minor. According…

Angry mob scene in Tororo during a suspected cattle thief lynching incident at night

Police Investigate Murder of 13-Year-Old Boy Lured With Fake Job Offer in Kamuli

enock katamba9 months ago6 months ago02 mins

By Peterson Luzinda| Uncovered UG NewsPublished: February 23, 2026 KAMULI—Police in Kamuli District are investigating the brutal murder of a 13-year-old boy who was allegedly lured from his home with a false promise of employment. The deceased, identified as Fred Bwoya, a resident of Butaasa Village in Bugaya Sub-county, Buyende District, was reportedly taken by…