Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces comprising the army and police killed twenty Karamojong cattle rustlers during their disarmament operations in the region last week. Micheal Longole, the Karamoja regional police spokesperson told URN in an interview on Monday that the rustlers were gunned down in gunfire exchanges …
Read More »
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security team comprising the police and army have busted a hideout of cattle rustlers in Kotido district killing one rustler and recovering two fully loaded AK47 machine guns. The raid that took place on Sunday night in Losilang ward in the Northern division …
Read More »
Abim, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Abim police are holding their own for shooting dead a footballer. The incident took place at around 4pm on Sunday during a friendly match between Abim and Kotido district at Alerek primary school grounds. Micheal Longole, the Karamoja Region Police Spokesperson described the incident as …
Read More »
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 160 innocent people were killed by the Karimojong cattle rustlers since the rustling crimes resumed last year. This disturbing statistic was revealed by police, reflecting a person murdered every two days in order for the rustlers to get their loot. Micheal …
Read More »
Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Nakapiripirit district in Karamoja sub region are investigating circumstances under which PC Enatu Charles, attached to Kakomongole Astu zonal headquarters in Kakomongole sub county, Nakapiripirit district was shot dead by his colleague. The incident that took place on Monday at 6pm in Kokomongole …
Read More »
Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business this morning (Thursday) came to a standstill in Lorengedwat town council, Nabilatuk district, Karamoja sub region as the locals demonstrated against the continuous stealing of their livestock by the armed Karimojong rustlers. The residents blocked the main highway that connects Moroto, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripiripirt and …
Read More »
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buying more than 5 chapatis in Moroto district could land someone in trouble. Both the police and sister agencies have decided to arrest and interrogate anyone found buying more than five chapatis as they intensify their hunt for cattle rustlers in the ongoing disarmament exercise. …
Read More »
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Karamoja region is investigating a gang that could have masterminded killings in which 20 lives have been lost over the last six weeks. The deaths were recorded in Moroto district and parts of Napak between December 24, 2020, to February 5, 2021. The …
Read More »
The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price