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    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.

    UPC Calls for Investigations into Kigogwa Explosion

    This is not the first time such an incident is happening in Uganda; in July 2013, over 35 people died and many survived with injuries as they tried to get fuel from a fuel tanker involved in an accident. Many, mainly boda boda raiders,were caught up in the fire and lost their lives.

    Thugs Rob Two Villages in Bukomansimbi

    On August 6, 2024, Mityana Municipality Mayor Faustine Mukambwe was attacked at his home by masked assailants wielding machetes. The robbers broke a window and demanded money, ultimately stealing UGX. 900,000 and a mobile phone before fleeing on motorcycles.

    Six Dead, Five Severely Injured in Kampala-Gulu Road Accident

    On September 4, 2024, four people died on the spot and six others were critically injured in a collision between a Toyota Hiace taxi and an unidentified truck early in the morning in Nakazzi village.

    Katwe Police on Spot over Corruption

    Bribery among police officers in Uganda is notably prevalent, making the Uganda Police Force one of the most corrupt institutions in East Africa. According to the East Africa Bribery Index by Transparency International, the Uganda Police scored 80.8%, indicating a high likelihood of encountering bribery situations compared to other police forces in the region.

    Mbuya Road Crash Leaves One Dead, Two Severely Injured 

    On April 17, 2024, a head-on collision involving a truck and Subaru Forester along the Masaka-Kampala highway resulted in the deaths of three occupants in the Subaru. Preliminary reports suggested that reckless driving may have played a role, with drunk driving being a potential contributing factor.

    Police to Start Charging Negligent Parents in Missing Child...

    On September 26, 2024, at around 10:00am in Masaka, at Down City Building, Farouk, a porter in the building, persuaded a 3-year-old juvenile named Preson with UGX 500 to go with him to buy a soda without the knowledge of the mother before disappearing.

    Subaru Driver Loses Control, Knocks Down Boda Boda Riders...

    On August 20, 2024, a Stabex Petrol Staton worker was killed in a hit-and-run accident along the Balintuma road in Kampala after the driver of the Subaru car lost control due to overspeeding and failure of brakes.

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