Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One person has died and fifteen others were injured in an accident along the Pader-Agago road. The accident involved a bus registration number UAQ 080T belonging to Real Coach Bus Company that occurred on Thursday in Amor village, Luna Parish, Pader town council. David Ongom …
Read More »Police accused of frustrating eviction of pastoralists
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amuru district leaders are accusing the police of frustrating the eviction of pastoralists from the district. Last year, President Museveni directed the eviction of the herdsmen and so far, thousands of cattle with their owners have already been flashed out of the district. However, Kenneth …
Read More »Police seize fake US dollars in Agago district
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Agago district has seized fake US Dollars worth 2.9 Billion Shillings in Patongo Town Council. Paul Katwesigye, the Agago District Police Commander says that two suspects Calvin Ayella and Innocent Oloya all residents of Gulu have been arrested. He explains that the suspects …
Read More »Three arrested for lynching suspected cattle thieves in Omoro
Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Omoro district are holding three men who led a mob that lynched three suspected cattle thieves in Lakwana sub county, Omoro district on December 15th. The trio identified as Simon Peter Opiyo, Jimmy Opiyo, and Charles Ocan allegedly led a mob that …
Read More »Fire ravages sugarcane plantation in Atiak sugar factory
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fire has destroyed an estimated 200 hectares of sugarcane under Atiak sugar factory, which belongs to Horyal Investments Company Limited in Amuru district. The fire believed to have been set by unknown people was first reported to the local authorities on Friday 10th. It escalated …
Read More »Gulu RDC launches crackdown on suspected B13 criminal gangs
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Gulu Resident District commissioner has launched a crackdown on suspected B13 Criminal Gangs operating in the outskirts of Gulu District. The suspected criminal gangs are reportedly operating in the Sub –Counties of Awach, Paibona, Bungatira and Omel in Gulu District. They are known for …
Read More »Vet doctor arrested for distributing contaminated meat
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Soroti has arrested a veterinary doctor, a police officer, and a driver for distributing meat which is unfit for human consumption. The meat was found in a motor vehicle Reg. No. UAM 699-H which was travelling from Moroto to Serere District. East …
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