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.
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.
The merger is a strategic move to consolidate resources and enhance the effectiveness of government planning and population management efforts in Uganda.
The National Population Council (NPC) is set to plant 10,000 tree seedlings in Arua district as an integration into environmental conservation activities ahead of 2024 World Population Day.