"We have individuals who leave their homes and then, upon arriving in villages, take pictures with their families and post them on social media. However, thugs often track their victims' every move; they are your followers on social media. These criminals then break into the empty homes, and the owners will discover the theft until they return the following year," Rusoke said.
During a sub-county community security meeting held in Kikuuta trading centre, Makukuulu parish; residents resolved to set on fire all motor vehicles apprehended in pursuit of criminals.
The bag of charcoal has increased to 40,000 from between 15,000 and 20,000 shillings for a sack in 2023. The skyrocketing prices have been attributed to the long distances that charcoal producers walk to search for trees and the hardships in transporting charcoal from the site after burning.
Michael Longole, the Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson, said traffickers have taken advantage of these panya routes to secretly transport children out of Karamoja. Longole added that while security checkpoints are in place along major highways, the children’s tactics allow them to circumvent these measures.
This call was made by Henry Mayanja, a former inmate at Kalisiizo Government Prison in Kyotera District, who testified about his experiences of torture in 2016. While presenting his case to the UHRC Tribunal, during its session in Masaka, Mayanja detailed the severe physical and emotional abuse he endured at the hands of prison officials.
The deceased has been identified as Baker Magoma, a casual worker at Evergrand Resource Mining Company Limited male casual worker. Magoma was killed on Monday by the conveyor machine while on duty.
Dorcus Wangari, the LCV Female Councilor for Aduku Town Council, emphasized the need for vigilance among parents. "Although we have been putting pressure on the police to ensure the prosecution of all culprits, parents must be more vigilant and stop entrusting their children with anyone, even close relatives," Wangari said.
According to Police, Napak District has been at the forefront of trafficked children in Karamoja with an estimated of about five hundred children trafficked to various destinations in Soroti, Mbale, Busia, Iganga, Kampala, and Nairobi annually.
Sheikh Kakande's disappearance has raised concerns among his followers and the wider community. He is one of several Muslim leaders who have been arrested recently under unclear circumstances.
Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident and stated, "A case of Attempted Murder by Shooting was registered at Nyakwae Police Station under SD Ref. 03/18/10/2024, later transferred to ABIM CRB 246/2024."
Nicholas Namone, the 25-year-old husband of the suspect, stated that his wife was very intoxicated when they went to bed. He recalled waking up around 4:00 a.m. to find Nabusoba lying on the baby.
Lolima, who was riding motorcycle UG 4899R, succumbed to his injuries after colliding with a police officer identified as James Bwambale, who was riding motorcycle UP 8141.
Lokol Betty, a resident of Lokiyekes village in Lolelia sub-county was attacked by an elephant that had strayed from Kidepo National Park, while she was going to her garden on Tuesday.
It alleged that the juvenile shepherd met the toddler at their home and took her in the nearby bush 50 meters away where he proceeded to have aggravated sexual intercourse with her on the Wednesday evening.
Odongo allegedly inflicted severe injuries on Angom, resulting in ruptured private parts, uterus, and anus. She initially sought medical attention at Ngai HCIII but was referred to Aboke HCIV, where it was discovered that her injuries were severe.
The victims have been identified as Joseph Kamau, a 34-year-old resident of Eldoret in Kenya; David Akol; Michael, believed to be Akol's brother from Kachumbala; and Martin Omima from Soroti.
Eyewitness Egidio Ocan recounted finding the victim dangling on the pole around 4:00 PM and promptly alerting the police, who rescued the boy. Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto regional police spokesperson, acknowledged the ongoing battle against vandalism across Karamoja, despite not receiving immediate details about this specific incident.
