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Tag Archives: Enanga

Security investigates Speaker assassination threats

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The army and police have opened inquiries into assassination threats directed at the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. Last week, Anita Among, told parliament that she had received a report indicating that her vehicle was being trailed by suspected assassins, who want her dead. “I have …

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ENANGA: My new rank is fascinating

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has said his recent promotion to the rank of Senior Commissioner of Police “is fascinating and a great opportunity to demonstrate what I have learned”. Enanga has sent out a special message on social media to his many friends across …

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Robbers target Noah, Premios for spare parts- Police

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If you drive an ordinary Toyota Premio and Noah vehicle, you are at high risk of being attacked by robbers because of the increasing demand for spare parts for such vehicles, according to Police’s latest findings. The report compiled by Flying Squad commander, Senior …

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KARAMOJA: 291 guns recovered, 393 warriors killed

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest report compiled by Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), shared to police headquarter, shows 291 guns have been recovered and 393 warriors killed so far in the ongoing forceful disarmament exercise in Karamoja sub-region. President Yoweri Museveni ordered the relaunch of offensive disarmament operations …

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SECURITY: No more vending of knives, hoes, pangas

Up to 342 Ugandans were stabbed in 2020, according to Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), statistics Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan security will confiscate and arrest any person who will be found vending sharp objects like knives, hoes and pangas in a bid to prevent street mugging and stabbing. The …

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Police warn on rising number of child murders

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have expressed concern over the increase in cases of infanticide and child murders. Statistics at Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) indicate that for the last three years, there has been a gradual increase in incidents of killing infants, toddlers, and children. Although CID …

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Police Officer arrested for criminalizing adultery complaint

Enanga explains that adultery is not a criminal offence  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A  Police officer at the rank of Inspector of Police is in trouble for arresting a couple engaged in adultery, yet it is not a criminal matter. Fred Enanga, the Police spokesperson identified the officer …

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CHRISTMAS: 21 Killed in bars, domestic fights

Sentekora Gaad, who was choked by food during an eating competition organized at Kibimbiri  Village Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 21 people were killed on Christmas Day, a majority of them in bar brawls even though bars remain officially closed across Uganda. Several others were waylaid and …

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ENANGA: 21 suspected UCFC rebels arrested

Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have so far arrested 29 people suspected to be members of a new rebel group “Uganda Coalition Forces of Change –UCFC. Last month, Police dispatched teams from the Crime Intelligence and the flying squad under the command of Edward Ochom, the Director of …

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