Tag Archive: Police

UPDF Officer Dies in Hit-and-Run Accident in Rukungiri

February 21, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) officer attached to Masaka, identified as Naras Kamugisha, has died in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Rukungiri District. According to Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Elly Maate, the accident occurred on February 20, at around 8:45 PM in Katogo Cell, Nyamayenje Eastern Division, along... Read More

Father Arrested for Allegedly Killing His Two-Year-Old Daughter in Rukungiri

February 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a two-year-old child, allegedly stabbed to death by her 37-year-old biological father in Southern Division. The deceased, identified as Rachel Owembabazi, was murdered on February 17, by her father, Willy Musinguzi, a resident of Nyamayenje A... Read More

Police in Kisoro Arrest Two Suspects Over Homosexuality and Human Trafficking 

January 28, 2025    By Country Radio

Kisoro: Police in Kisoro District have detained two suspects and are hunting for two others over allegations of homosexuality and human trafficking.  Kisoro District Police Commander, Ben Niwamanya Kashumbusha, addressing the media on January 28, at his office in Kisoro Municipality, confirmed the arrests and revealed that the suspects were... Read More

Police Investigate Kidnap and Robbery of Student Carrying UGX 31.8 Million in Rukungiri

January 23, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Territorial Police in Rukungiri District are actively investigating a concerning case involving the alleged kidnap and aggravated robbery of Daniel Atwine, a 24-year-old student and resident of Kitanda Cell, Nyakaina Parish, Buyanja Sub-County, Rukungiri District. The incident occurred on 20th January, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM along Republic... Read More

Father on the Run After Attacking Son and Wife Over Alleged Affair 

January 15, 2025    By admin

Kampala: Police in Nsangi are searching for a man identified as Kaweesa Charles, who is accused of attacking his son, Alex Kimbugwe, and his wife, Harriet Nabosa, after allegedly catching them in a compromising situation in their home.  According to Patrick Onyango, the police spokesperson, the incident occurred on January... Read More

Man Detained in Rukungiri for Allegedly Killing Wife Over Infidelity

January 15, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The Police in Rukungiri District have detained a man identified as Tuhamize Sperius a resident of Nyabakobora village in Bwanga Parish, Nyarushanje Sub-county over alleged murder of his wife Kiiza Doreen which occurred on January 14. Kigezi Region Police Spokesman Elly Maate told journalists that alleged that on the... Read More

Kabale Police Arrest Suspect in Alleged Attempted Murder Case 

January 9, 2025    By Country Radio

Kabale: Police in Kabale District have arrested one person and are pursuing others for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old boy, Obama Ramathani, in December 2024. The boy was beaten on suspicion of being a criminal at Rushambya Cell, Kirigime Ward, Kabale Municipality.  According to the Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson ASP Elly... Read More

Besigye’s lawyer Kiiza Arrested, Sentenced to 9 months by Court Martial

January 7, 2025    By admin

Kampala: The General Court Martial presided over by Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe on Tuesday January 7, 2024 sentenced lawyer Eron Kiiza to nine months in prison for professional misconduct. Kiiza, one of the key lawyers in opposition figure Kizza Besigye’s trial before the military court, was found guilty of... Read More

Rukungiri Pastor Impregnates Church Member, forces her to Abort 

December 26, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A self proclaimed pastor in Rukungiri district, identified as Bosco Mubangizi Kahigyi of Jerusalem Church is in hot soup after being accused of impregnating a member of his church and later forcing her to terminate the pregnancy. The incident came to limelight after the celebrated pastor, accompanied by his... Read More

Police Officer on the Run After Fatal Shooting in Kampala 

December 23, 2024    By Country Radio

Kampala: A police officer has gone into hiding after allegedly shooting and killing a motorist in Kampala.  The incident occurred on December 23, 2024, along Sezibwa Road, located between Sheraton Hotel and State Lodge, Nakasero. According to a police statement, No. 55915 PC Bahati Charles fatally shot Ssemwaka Julius, the... Read More