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    Bukomansimbi Boda Boda Riders Attribute Increased Theft Cases to Police Negligence

    In March 2024, police reported multiple incidents involving boda boda riders, including four murders and several attempted murders. For example, on March 12, 2024, a 22-year-old rider identified as James Munyegena was attacked and left unconscious by thieves who stole his motorcycle. He later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

    Bukomansimbi Senior Four Finalist Murdered by Coffee Thugs

    On September 6, 2024, police in Bukomansimbi arrested Cotilda Namuddu, a 75-year-old woman, as a suspect in the stabbing to death of her 16-year-old granddaughter, Immaculate Nanziri.

    NDA Arrests Health Worker over Theft of Government ARVs

    According to NDA, since March 2024, the authority has successfully retrieved government medications worth more than UGX 2.5 billion. 

    SEMBABULE: Serial Thief Beaten Nearly to Death by Mob

    On October 30, 2024, at around 4:00 am in Lusalira village in Mitete sub-county, Sembabule district, four individuals suspected of stealing coffee narrowly escaped death at the hands of an angry mob in Sembabule. The situation escalated as locals took matters into their own hands, demonstrating a growing frustration with crime in the area.

    28-Year-Old Thug Lynched in Foiled Theft Attempt

    The 2022/2023 Annual Crime Report indicated that Luwero district, along with Kassanda, has been identified as a hotspot for mob justice incidents. The report noted that many victims are often suspected thieves or robbers, reflecting a community tendency to take the law into their own hands rather than relying on formal judicial processes.

    Missing Luweero Man Found Hanging in House

    The increasing awareness and reporting on these topics are crucial for addressing the underlying causes and improving mental health support systems in the region.

    Five Severely Injured in Kajjansi Vehicle Collision

    Ssempebwa attributed the accident to overspeeding and overtaking from the wrong lane.

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