Tag Archive: Police

Unknown Thieves Steal Gun From Police in Rukungiri

July 27, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri district are hunting for unknown suspects accused of stealing a police gun — an SMG rifle loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at around 8:30 PM at Rwakaraba Police Post in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District. According to Kigezi... Read More

IGP Byakagaba Promises More Security for Rukungiri Ahead of Elections

July 11, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, has promised to deploy more security personnel, police and water motor vehicles, and motorcycles in Rukungiri district to boost security during the upcoming elections. This was revealed on July 11, by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, in an... Read More

Buyanja Woman Murdered, Suspectedly Raped After Selling Daughter’s Land

June 23, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Tragedy struck Kizinga A, Kyamakanda Ward in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District, after a 50-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The deceased, identified as Evalyne Mbabazi, a wife to Robert Muramuzi White, reportedly disappeared on Sunday evening at around 8:00 PM. Her lifeless body was discovered the following... Read More

Rukungiri woman killed by husband for mistakenly housing another man.

June 15, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri district are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 56 year old woman who was killed by her husband on allegations of infidelity. The deceased has been identified as Sanyu Dinavence, a resident of Kakanyenye cell in Karuhembe parish, Kebisoni sub-county. Allegations indicate that the deceased... Read More

Kifunjo Residents Raise Alarm Over Nighttime Thefts, Call for More Security

June 11, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Residents of Kifunjo Cell, Eastern Division in Rukungiri Municipality, are expressing growing frustration over a rise in theft targeting people traveling from Rukungiri town to Kifunjo village. Speaking to our news reporter on June 10, residents including Nabasa Godfrey and John Turyahikayo revealed that the increasing cases of theft... Read More

129 Criminal Cases Registered at Namugongo Pilgrimage, 96 Arrested.

June 5, 2025    By admin

Kampala: Police in Kampala have confirmed that a total of 129 criminal cases were registered during this year’s Namugongo Martyrs’ Day celebrations, resulting in the arrest of 96 individuals. The incidents ranged from theft to attempted sexual assault, marring what was otherwise a relatively peaceful pilgrimage compared to previous years.... Read More

Rukiga Woman Murdered After Night Call from Boyfriend

June 5, 2025    By admin

Rukiga: Police in Rukiga District are investigating the mysterious murder of a 35-year-old woman identified as Evelyn Nkanshabe, also known as Shamirah or Kyarenga, a bar worker and resident of Rwabahanze Cell, Muhanga Ward, Muhanga Town Council. Nkanshabe was reportedly killed on the night of June 2, 2025, in Rubare... Read More

Mob Kills Escaped Robbery Suspect in Kisoro District.

June 5, 2025    By admin

Kisoro: Police in Kisoro District are investigating the murder of a 37-year-old man, Irankunda Desire, who was killed by a mob after escaping from hospital where he was under police guard. According to Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, the incident happened on the night of June 4, 2025... Read More