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    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.

    Ssembabule Police Arrest Woman over Murdering Husband

    Kiconco is currently detained at Ssembabule Police Station as the hunt for murder accomplices continues, while the deceased body was taken to Ssembabule Health Center IV for a postmortem.

    Speeding Truck Kills Elephant in Murchison Falls National Park

    UWA established guidelines for motorists, allowing entry into the park until 6 PM daily, with strict speed limits enforced to protect wildlife and ensure visitor safety.

    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.

    Poachers Gun Down UWA Ranger in Kidepo Valley National Park

    On December 5, 2020, Sgt. Emmanuel Matsipa, a ranger with the Uganda Wildlife Authority was killed by armed poachers. Matsipa and his five colleagues were ambushed by approximately five poachers while on duty, and during the exchange of fire, one poacher was killed, and he too lost his life.

    UNEB PLE Papers’ Deal Gone Bad

    Section 25 of the UNEB Act, CAP 259, provides that any person who gains or attempts to gain possession of any examination papers commits an offense and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding UGX 2 million and a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years.

    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.

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