Elgon Region police spokesperson Rogers Taitika confirmed the incident and said investigators were awaiting a post-mortem report to establish the cause of death. Police in Mbale City are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a first-year medical student at Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), whose body was found in a decomposing state in his rented […]
Police said some of the suspects had allegedly participated in mob violence during the recent Imbalu cultural activities, in which several people were reportedly attacked, beaten and injured. Police in Mbale City have arrested 17 suspected gang members during an intelligence-led operation targeting crime blackspots in the city. The operation, conducted by Mbale Central Police […]
As part of the ongoing investigations, police arrested the landlord, Pastor Wabutwa Hassan, to assist in establishing responsibility for the illegal electricity installation and the circumstances surrounding the student’s death. MBALE CITY — Police in Mbale City have launched investigations into the death of a 19-year-old Senior Five student who was electrocuted while ironing her […]
A driver, Lubulwa Hamza, was injured and hospitalized after a confrontation with security personnel during a National Unity Platform (NUP) campaign event in Sironko District. According to SP Taitika Rogers, the Police Spokesperson for Elgon Region, Hamza, driving a Toyota Wish (UBM 430K), allegedly overtook the NUP presidential candidate’s convoy, refused to stop when […]
Investigators say the suspect admitted responsibility for Binti’s killing and went further to claim involvement in 48 other ritual murders. A 27-year-old man, Fahad Kiranda, who was arrested for allegedly defiling and murdering a 15-year-old student, has reportedly confessed to killing 48 girls in ritual murders. Kiranda was arrested over the weekend in Mayuge town […]
Security has banned the traditional Imbalu dance popularly known as Kadodi in Mbale City. Asumin Nasike, the Mbale City Commissioner, announced the ban on Thursday. She said the ban stemmed from the increased number of crimes committed by the Kadodi dancers. The Mbale City Commissioner cited an incident in which Kadodi dancers stole a mobile phone […]
Three people have been confirmed dead following a speeding driver of a Harrier who rammed into the Kadodi-Imbalu procession killing three people and injuring over 19. Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police spokesperson has identified the deceased as; John Wamimba (16), Abel Wangala and another who is yet to be identified. Taitika has informed Kyaggwe […]
The Police in Namisindwa District are holding a man who allegedly handed himself to police after cutting off the head of his wife. The Elgon Region Police spokesperson, Rogers Taitika has identified the deceased as Justine Watsemba (24) and the suspect as Vincent Buwayo (35). The couple resides at Watoka 1 Village in Bumwali sub-county […]
By City Post TV The Police in Mbale City have clashed with the authorities of Mbale Industrial Division over a piece of land. Police claim ownership of the disputed land measuring half an acre accusing the Mbale Industrial Division officials of occupying it illegally. The land in question is located opposite the old Mbale district offices […]