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Housemaid sentenced to 20 years over boss’ murder

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A housemaid who orchestrated the murder of her boss and chopped the body into pieces for concealment has been sentenced to 20 years by Lira High Court. Dolly Acen appeared before Justice Duncan Gaswaga, the Lira Resident Judge who convicted and sentenced her on her …

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Two killed over witchcraft allegations in Pakwach

Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Pajalo West Village in Pakwach district are living in fear following the brutal murder of two family members over allegations of practicing witchcraft. The deceased Santolina Aoyo, a 65-year-old woman and her elder brother Visensio Onegalith, were lynched by a mob on Friday …

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Man convicted of murdering suspect in police cell

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 31-year-old man has been convicted of murder of another suspect in police cells. Amos Odyek who was arrested for being idle and disorderly was charged with the murder of Jonathan Opio, another suspect who was detained at Lira Central Police Station. Opio and his …

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Man convicted of murder of his father over UGX2,000

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lira High Court has convicted a 30-year-old man for murdering his father over 2,000 Shillings. Salim Okello, a resident of Jinja Camp ‘A’ in Lira City West Division was on Monday convicted on his own plea of guilt for murdering his father Juma Ogwal. He was …

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Retired head teacher, wife found dead

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A retired head teacher in Serere district and his wife have been found dead. Francis Esiaru, 87, and Gabudesia Ikwam, 78 were discovered dead on Saturday by neighbors who were concerned that the old couple had not come out of their house since morning. …

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Man flees after killing wife in Buyende

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga North, are hunting for a 45-year-old, Ronald Ibanda, a resident of Bugaya village, in Buyende district, for allegedly killing his wife. It is alleged that Ibanda stabbed Elizabeth Ndekeye twice in the stomach on Friday night and fled. One of the …

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Four arrested over murder of Bugiri businessman

Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are holding four youths suspected to have participated in the killing of 32 year old Ivan Mukisa, a renowned businessman in Bugiri district. The suspects whose identities have been withheld are currently in custody at Bugiri central police station awaiting prosecution. Mukisa was a …

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MPs Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya protest amendment of murder charge sheet

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Incarcerated Members of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana for Makindwe West and Muhammad Ssegirinya, Kawempe North legislator have protested the plea by Masaka Resident Chief State Attorney to amend the charge sheet in the murder trial against them. The two legislators who are on remand at Kigo …

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Six arrested in Kakumiro over murder

Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six suspects are custody at Kakumiro central police station over allegations of murder. The suspects are John Bosco Kisembo, Robert Mugabe, Mubarak Tumwine, Komuhanda, Tugyire, and Emmanuel all residents of Mukifumbira village, Kyakajumbi parish, Kikwaya sub-county. It is alleged that the six attacked Edward Byamukama …

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