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CID concerned over increased murders in homes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has raised concern over the rampant killings resulting from domestic violence. CID has indicated that there have been a spate in incidents where children are killing their parents, and spouses killing each other. CID cases indicate that the most …

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NUP offices cordoned off as security stops prayers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businesses in Kamwokya and surrounding areas have been forced to close. It came after the military and the police stopped National Unity Platform-NUP supporters and their leaders from converging at their headquarters for a press conference and national prayers for those allegedly killed, arrested …

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Security warns boda boda riders on increasing night ambushes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies have warned boda boda riders to watch out when on night duties, as robberies and ambushes increasingly become common in the Kampala metropolitan area and other upcountry regions. This warning follows the arrest of eight suspected motorcycle robbers by the Directorate of …

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Security warns NUP supporters ahead of Bobi Wine return home

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have warned the supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who are reportedly planning processions to welcome their party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, upon his return to the country. Bobi Wine confirmed his return from international mobilization tours …

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UN report reveals systemic racism in U.S. police, justice systems

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | Systemic racism against people of African descent pervades America’s police forces and criminal justice system, and U.S. authorities must urgently step up efforts for reform, a new United Nations (UN) report has said. The report was issued by the UN International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance …

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IDENTITY CARDS: NIRA joins Police in operations against money lenders

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) and Police have started operations against money lenders confiscating National Identify Cards. Osborn Mushabe, the NIRA spokesperson said many money lenders have continued to defy warnings and have continued taking National IDs as security for loans. Mushabe said a …

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Police gun down suspected gang leader in Mbale

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have shot dead the suspected leader of the notorious machete-wielding group responsible for a string of attacks on Mbale city residents and its neighborhood. The suspect has been identified as Ibra Maboni alias Kadanke 25, a resident of Obuyonjo Cell, Nkoma Ward in …

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Police officers urged to embrace cybersecurity for enhanced safety

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police officers received a resounding call to embrace cybersecurity, safeguarding both personal and institutional data. The call was made by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Haguma Jimmy, the Acting Commissioner of Police Electronic countermeasures (ECM), under the ICT directorate, who emphasized the critical role …

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