According to regional police spokesperson Mike Longole, the excessive consumption of illegally brewed alcohol, especially crude waragi, has long been a major driver of crime in the area, fueling cattle rustling, violence, and deaths related to liver complications.
The incident occurred on Thursday night when a group of about ten unidentified men reportedly raided Kisiita village in three vehicles around 9 p.m. The group is suspected to have been attempting to survey or fence off a contested 10-acre piece of family land.
The arrest took place on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The victim, identified as Hassan Nabikamba, was a pupil at Jinja Twins and Nursery Primary School located in Buwagi Central Cell, Buwagi Ward, Northern Division, Jinja City.
Mike Longole, the Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson, said security operations are being reinforced through collaboration with sister forces, including the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).
Michael Kananura, Spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic Police, highlighted that the excitement associated with Easter often leads to increased traffic on the roads. He urged motorists to strictly adhere to traffic rules to ensure safety.
Delivering his Easter message on Thursday evening from the Diocesan Headquarters in Mvara, Bishop Andaku expressed concern over Christians who behave like atheists or become deserters of Jesus Christ by following false prophets and treating Easter merely as a weekend for fun and rest.
His call came during a high-level cross-border dialogue held on Wednesday in Torit, South Sudan. The event was organized by the Refugees Law Project with support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Earlier in the day, staff from departments including Health, Education, Caritas, and Pastoral gathered at the Diocesan administration block for the monthly staff Mass—a tradition that fosters spiritual reflection and community bonding.
Eyewitnesses say that the girls were knocked down by a vehicle, a Toyota Wish, as they were crossing the road. The car was from Mbale heading to Iganga.
The meeting brought together top security agencies from both countries following growing complaints from local businessmen about money extortion and robberies during cross-border trade.
The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. at Musigwe Village as the victims traveled to Mugyera in Habututu Town Council, Rubanda District, via the shores of Butanda Sub County.
According to information obtained by Uganda Radio Network (URN), the assailants targeted Faith Tusiime, 29, a local trader, placing her at gunpoint and demanding all the money in her possession. In fear for her life, Tusiime surrendered UGX 2.5 million from her handbag.
A notorious Northern Bypass thug, Gideo Matwa, has been arrested by Kira Road police after one of his latest victims, John Iraphasa, trailed him up to his hideout. Matwa has been reported by more than 10 people in the recent past for mugging them along Northern Bypass mostly at Kiwatule and Metroplex Naalya.
More than 30 people suspected to have participated in the lynching of Chemonges have been arrested. PSU has also reportedly interrogated six police officers including the DPC, OC and others who were meant to provide security alongside Chemonges.
The operation, conducted with precision, led to the recovery of several bundles of opium, with some suspects caught in the act of smoking the substance.
Uganda Radio Network has learnt that the victim, whose identity was not disclosed, was mugged over the weekend and his mobile phone, valued at UGX 7 million, was among the items stolen.
Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, the Commander of the Fourth Infantry Division, confirmed Oyet’s arrest to Uganda Radio Network on Sunday, saying he is a key suspect in the conflicts over land in Apaa.
