Apaa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five suspects are in custody at Adjumani police station in connection to the recent arson attack in Apaa township bordering Adjumani and Amuru districts. Stephen Odong Latek, the Amuru Resident District Commissioner says that the suspects were picked up in a security crackdown in the …
Read More »Gulu district suspends sale of land to pastoralists
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu district security committee has suspended all land transactions to the nomadic pastoralists unless they are registered and vetted. All the pastoralists intending to buy or hire land in the district will be required to first register with area leaders and be assessed by the …
Read More »Gulu taskforce designates Awach health centre IV holding centre for Covid-19 patients
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu district COVID-19 taskforce has designated Awach health centre IV a holding center for COVID-19 patients. Previously, the task force admitted COVID-19 patients at Gulu School of Health Science in Gulu city, which was disbanded following the resumption of studies before the second lockdown. On …
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 …
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