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SPCs in Kabale protest delayed payment of allowances

Kabale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Special Police Constables- SPCs who were deployed to provide security during the general elections in Kabale district is protesting delayed payment of their allowances.    More than 1,500 SPCs were recruited in the Kigezi region. On Friday, about 60 of the constables stormed Kabale Central Police …

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Rwandan, Congolese nationals arrested in Kabale over illegal entry

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Kabale has arrested 60 Rwandan and Democratic Republic of Congo nationals over the illegal entry. Brian Ampeire, Kabale District Police Commander says that the suspects include 50 Rwandan nationals and 10 DRC nationals. Ampeire says that 47 of the suspects were intercepted …

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Suspect dies in police cells in Rukungiri

Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rukungiri police have opened a general inquiry file to investigate circumstances surrounding the death of a suspect in the cells of Ruhinda police post. The deceased suspect is Moses Bahati, a resident of Kajunju cell in Ndere parish in Ruhinda sub-county. Bahati was picked up …

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UPDF officers assaulted while enforcing COVID-19 guidelines

Kabale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Two UPDF officers are nursing injuries at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital after being assaulted in a bar where they had gone to enforce the COVID-19 preventive guidelines. Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate identifies the injured soldiers as Stephen Okwi and Alex Arimpa, both attached to …

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Police blocks Amuriat, Besigye from holding procession in Rukungiri town

Rukungiri, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Police in Rukungiri on Monday fired tear gas to block the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, Patrick Oboi Amuriat and former presidential candidate Colonel Dr Kiiza Besigye from holding a procession in Rukungiri Municipality.  Amuriat who is currently on his campaign trail in …

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Mob batters three, kills one in failed cattle theft

Rukiga, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  A 23 year old resident of Rukiga district was last evening lynched by a mob and his two accomplices seriously injured after they were reportedly caught stealing cattle in the neighbouring Ntungamo district. The deceased has been identified as Justus Turyareba, while the injured are …

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Woman burnt dead, boyfriend flees

Rukungiri, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Rukungiri district are investigating the mysterious death of a 26-year-old woman in Kebisoni town council. The deceased has been identified as  Susan Ayebazibwe a resident of Kitunga village Kabingo Parish Buhunga Sub County in Rukungiri district who was found dead in her rented …

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Primary school headteacher commits suicide in Rukungiri

Rukungiri, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Police in Rukungiri district is investigating circumstances under which a 43-year-old Primary School headteacher ended his life.  Kenneth Mushoborozi, a school headteacher of Kyamutariga Primary school in Kebisoni Sub County and a resident of Kihunga village, in Buyanja Sub County, allegedly committed suicide by hanging …

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MP Bitangaro released on police bond

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bufumbira South County Member of Parliament, Samuel Kwizera Bitangaro has been released on police bond. Bitangaro was arrested on Friday evening for allegedly holding a political rally contrary to the Covid-19 preventive directives. Bitangaro is alleged to have held a rally of …

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