Tag: Police in Masaka

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

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On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

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Masaka Police Investigate Suspected Ritualistic Murder of Girl Dumped...

The body of the deceased was discovered by passersby on the morning of December 16, 2024, in Kajansembe swamp

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Suspected Masaka Gang Member Nabbed in Eucalyptus Forest

Police in Masaka have arrested 30-year-old Moses Sekyewa, a resident of Masaka Grammar, after he was found in an eucalyptus tree forest

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70-Year-Old Woman, Accomplice Behind Bars over Murder

On September 23, 2024, a couple, Joseph Bukenya and Susan Namukasa, was brutally murdered by machete-wielding attackers in Bukomansimbi. This attack was reportedly connected to ongoing land disputes, highlighting the deadly consequences of such conflicts in the area.

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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.

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Police Probe Alleged Suicide of 50-Year-Old Man in Masaka...

The incident highlights ongoing issues related to mental health and suicide in the community. It raises questions about support systems for individuals struggling with mental health challenges and the need for increased awareness and resources to prevent such tragedies.

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Masaka Police Hunt for Suspect over Double Family Machete...

This attack highlights the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and the importance of addressing substance abuse issues in the community.

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75-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Masaka Forest, Investigations Underway

Despite allegations of Male committing suicide, investigations are going to be carried out to reveal the real cause of his death because it could have been done by somebody else.

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