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    Author: Erina Namwanje

    Police Probe Murder of Night Watchman in Rukiga

    With multiple cases of violence emerging, including other recent murders linked to personal disputes and land conflicts, there is an urgent need for enhanced community vigilance and police action through collective efforts in making sure that such tragedies and heinous acts do not go unpunished.

    GOMBA: 19-Year-Old Student Lynched over Cattle Theft

    On April 9, 2024, nine individuals were arrested in connection with ongoing cattle thefts at a state farm in Gomba. This operation was initiated after five cows were reported missing on March 29, 2024, leading to an investigation that uncovered a network of cattle dealers and farm workers involved in the thefts. Among those arrested was a veterinary officer who allegedly conspired with the dealers.

    Gomba Residents in Fear over Grave Vandalism for Rituals

    In July 2024, police and local leaders in Mpigi district, which borders Gomba, discovered 17 human skulls from a shrine belonging to Lujja Bbosa Tabula, and this discovery raised alarms about the historical and cultural implications of such findings, as well as potential criminal investigations related to the remains.

    Car Catches Fire in Head-on Collision, Three Injured on Kireka-Bweyogerere Road

    On August 19, 2024, Kananura revealed that during the week of August 11–17, 2024, a total of 76 people died in road crashes across Uganda, with many incidents occurring along major highways like the Mityana-Kampala road. Among these were 24 cyclists, 19 pedestrians, 16 passengers’ motorcycles, five drivers, five pedal cyclists, and others (passersby).

    NAKAWA: St. James Primary School Burns to Ashes

    The National Build Review Board report 2024 indicates that most schools do not comply with established fire safety standards. This includes a lack of essential safety equipment such as fire alarms and extinguishers.

    Six Suspected Coffee Thieves Arrested in Bukomansimbi

    Six thugs have been arrested by locals in Kigangazi Town Council after they were caught red-handed with stolen coffee sacks in a store in Bukomansimbi district.

    MOB JUSTICE: Four Coffee Thieves Escape Death in Sembabule

    Four coffee thieves have survived being burned to death after they were caught stealing coffee from a coffee grower’s garden in Sembabule district.

    Five Cattle Thieves Escape Lynching in Luweero

    In July 2024, residents in Koojo village took matters into their own hands by torching two vehicles suspected to be involved in cattle theft. This incident occurred when locals noticed unfamiliar vehicles near their house during the night.

    Two Dead, One Injured on Mbarara-Masaka Road

    On August 19, 2024, a head-on collision between a bus and a Fuso truck near Kirumba resulted in six fatalities and injured 37 others. This resulted from a bus driver reportedly attempting to overtake another vehicle, leading to the crash, which killed him too.

    Police Hunt for Missing Masaka S.S. Student

    In 2024, several alarming incidents involving the kidnapping of school-going children have been reported in Masaka region, highlighting serious concerns about child safety.

    Mpigi Residents Threaten to Protest over Black Spots

    The residents believe that installing speed humps would significantly reduce the risk of accidents and save lives along Mpigi Road.

    Rukiga: Machete-Wielding Gangs Target Elderly Family’s 60-Acre Land

    Rukiga district has been plagued by ongoing land disputes, often leading to violent confrontations, hence indicating a pattern of violence associated with land ownership conflicts, including other attacks and fatalities related to similar disputes.

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