Tag Archives: insecurity

Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The management of St. Kizito-Matany hospital in Napak district is seeking 600 million Shillings to treat bullet-wound patients. The hospital is currently registering an increasing number of patients with gunshot wounds due to the escalation of insecurity in the region. Dr. John Bosco Nsubuga, the …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders from Acholi sub-region on Saturday petitioned President Yoweri Museveni demanding his intervention to sort out the recurring insecurity in Apaa township once and for all. The leaders say that the Acholi communities residing in Apaa township which borders Adjumani and Amuru districts are experiencing …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As insecurity escalates in Karamoja, the police have teamed up with other security agencies for enhancement of operations against crude alcohol which influences warriors to stage raids. The operations have been in place over the previous years, but took a back seat this year when …

Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kaabong district officials want the government to compensate 55,000 heads of cattle lost to rustling between 2019 and 2022. Jino Meri, the LCV chairperson says that many residents have lost their lives and animals to rustlers, which has affected the community economically and socially. According to …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moroto municipal authorities have announced a nighttime curfew until further notice to curb insecurity caused by armed cattle rustlers. Moroto Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Justin Tuko announced the decision on Thursday, saying the curfew will run between 8pm and 5am mostly in camp Swahili, Kambizi …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of farmers in Kitgum district have abandoned farming and oxen ploughing due to attacks by suspected rustlers. The affected areas include the sub-counties of Kiteny, Orom, Orom East, Namokora, and Namokora town council. Its population greatly depends on agriculture for food and economical purposes. According …

Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed a bill seeking to outlaw the payment of ransom to kidnappers while amending an existing law against terrorism in the most populous African country. The newly passed Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2013 Amendment Bill 2022 is expected to be assented to by …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The persistent insecurity in Karamoja has rendered hundreds of local tour guides jobless. About 300 Karamojong youth have been making a living by guiding tourists around the mountains and camping sites. However, the number of tourists visiting Karamoja has dropped because of the current security …

Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teachers at Lolachat seed secondary school in Nabilatuk district have expressed fear for their safety due to the absence of a perimeter fence given the insecurity in Karamoja resulting from increased cattle raids. Lolachat seed school has about 250 students in O Level. While at …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces in Karamoja sub-region have raised a concern that the community has intentionally continued exaggerating the number of animals stolen which is affecting their smooth recovery. Livestock thefts have become significantly harmful because unlike previously where tracking and recovering stolen animals …