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11:39
11:39

Police Struggle to Trace Injured Victim of Kitgum Road Crash Mucwini Sub-county

According to Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Police Public Relations Officer, after the crash, a well-wisher rushed Lubangakene to an unknown health facility. However, despite efforts by police to trace him, his whereabouts remain unknown.
11:17
11:17

Police Training Officer Arrested for Shooting 25-Year-Old Man Dead Kitgum Municipality

Sperito Bainomugisha, the Aswa East Regional Police Training Officer, was arrested after he reportedly shot Christopher Opoka, 25, on Saturday at Apollo Ground Cell, Central Division, Kitgum Municipality.
08:45
08:45

Four Arrested in Kitgum for Theft Kitgum Municipality

According to Peter Oyesigye, the Kitgum District Police Commander, the suspects were found in possession of stolen items, including motor vehicle tires, tubes, and a fridge, which were reportedly stolen from a shop that was broken into on April 19, 2025. The incident had been reported to the Kitgum Central Police Station.
16:27
16:27

Stolen Cattle Recovered in Kitgum, Four Suspects Arrested Lamwo district

According to Peter Oyesigye, the Kitgum District Police Commander, the suspects allegedly waylaid the roaming cattle from Bar lobo village in Potika Sub-county, Lamwo District, loaded them in the truck with the intention of selling them at Amach Livestock Market in Lira District before they were intercepted at Pager River Bridge in Kitgum Municipality.
07:48
07:48

Man Committed to High Court for Allegedly Raping 87-Year-Old Woman Kitgum High Court 1

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on the night of May 23, 2024, when Ocan allegedly raped his victim while she was sleeping alone in her hut in Tumangu Village
17:52
17:52

Policeman in Kitgum Arrested for Assaulting Cyclist Kitgum District

Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Public Relations Officer identified the suspect as Emmanuel Ocan, a police Constable attached to Kitgum Central Police Station.
15:54
15:54

Kitgum Teachers Arrested for Conducting Holiday Lessons

The 8 teachers, from two schools—Horizons Nursery and Primary School Quarter and Kitgum Comprehensive College Main Campus—are accused of violating the national school calendar established by the Ministry of Education and Sport.
08:07
08:07

Brazen Christmas Eve Motorcycle Ambush Leaves Kitgum Police on High Alert Lamwo district

Paul Onen, the GISO of Palabek Abera, Lamwo District, recounted being ambushed by unknown assailants at around 10:30 p.m. while returning from Yot Kom Medical Centre in Kitgum Municipality.
14:55
14:55

18 Suspects Spend Xmas Holiday in Kitgum Police Cells Kitgum district

According to Peter Oyesigye, the Kitgum District Police Commander, the 18 suspects were arrested on various charges, mostly on Christmas Eve and in the days leading up to it.
15:41
15:41

Police Arrest Mortuary Attendant for Demanding a Bribe from Deceased's Family Lamwo district 1 1

According to Kitgum District Police Commander, Superintendent of Police Peter Oyesigye, the mortuary attendant, Richard Okongo, was taken into custody after he refused to release the body of a deceased individual until he was paid his share of the fees.
16:08
16:08

Kitgum Police's Child and Family Protection Unit Receives Essential Supplies WAPU 1

The donation includes Police Form 18, police summons forms, jerry cans, bars of soap, basins, buckets, a box of pens, and jugs. This initiative is part of WAPU's commitment to support the police in their efforts to safeguard children and families within the district.
15:07
15:07

Thirteen Arrested in Violent Padeng Clan Land Dispute Namokora Sub-county

Hajj Marijan Walire, the Kitgum Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), confirmed that the suspects were apprehended by the army and later handed over to the police at Namokora Police Station. Walire reiterated the government’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution.
15:55
15:55

Child Safety at Risk: Kitgum Reports 27 Missing Children

Michael Obong, the head of the Child and Family Protection Unit at Kitgum Central Police Station, highlighted that most of these disappearances occurred when children were left unattended and traveled to town for public events such as gospel crusades and similar gatherings.
14:43
14:43

Three Kitgum District Officials Arrested for Extortion Extorting Money 1

The officials are accused of extorting 8,000 and 20,000 Shillings from beneficiaries, claiming the money is for purchasing stationery, and internet data.
17:40
17:40

Kitgum Student Killed by Lawn Mower Blade

Lamwaka was reportedly struck on the neck and succumbed to her injuries upon arrival at Yotkom Medical Center where she had been rushed for medical treatment.
12:56
12:56

Kitgum Accident Victim Succumbs to Injuries kitgum Municipality 1 1

The deceased identified as Yonah Odokonyero was a casual labourer working for the Chinese firm that is currently undertaking the construction of the multi-billion Kitgum Central Market in Central Division.
19:30
19:30

Police Decline To Release Ambulance Donated By Kitgum MP Amere 1

Martin Abigaba, the acting District Police Commander told Uganda Radio Network in an interview Monday that the police couldn’t release the ambulance since an investigation was still ongoing.
15:05
15:05

Police Fire Teargas at FDC Supporters in Kitgum 9

This was after less than a hundred locals joined a procession to welcome FDC party president Patrick Amuriat Oboi and four time FDC party presidential candidate Rtd Col Dr Kizza Besigye in Pandwong Division.
13:44
13:44

Man Held for Defiling Five Year-old Niece in Kitgum 1

Richard Ocitti, the LCI Bongo-Laku ward in Tumangu village told Uganda Radio Network in an interview on Sunday that the suspect lured the minor to his room on Friday while she was playing with her friends.
16:47
16:47

Clan Members Torture 65-Year-Old Widow over Alleged Witchcraft 2 2

Aparo says she was caned several times resulting into injuries on her bums, back, legs and hands adding that she was later dumped her at Omiya Anyima Police post minus any medical treatment.
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