Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SafeBoda, a ride-hailing platform in Uganda, has announced the launch of its Plus Boda Boda ride option on the SafeBoda app. The new service is designed to provide customers with a greater choice of affordable, high-quality transportation options, while also empowering SafeBoda’s driver community with …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Martin Ochola has directed regional, district, and division police commanders to prevent pilgrims from walking during the late night hours to avoid potential dangers. The police have reported an influx of pilgrims traveling to Namugongo from neighboring countries …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preliminary investigations into the murder of Lance Corporal Yeremiah Turyamureeba, also known as “Paper,” suggest that a miscommunication between two officers may have played a role in the tragic incident. According to Mbarara District Police Commander Emmanuel Bwambale, a misunderstanding occurred between the two …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four police officers attached to Moroto central police station have been arrested following the escape of aggravated defilement suspect from the custody. The suspect who escaped has been identified as Alfred Mukusu, a resident of Natumukasikou ward in North Division Moroto municipality. He was arrested on …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Counter-Terrorism Police Commander, Dismas Tebangole, has been arrested for shooting a student of Uganda Christian University on Saturday morning. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Tebbangole 57, allegedly shot and injured 21-year-old Natasha Nagayi at Nabuti village, Mukono Central Division. The suspect allegedly admitted to having …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mbarara city are investigating circumstances under which a police officer shot dead a Uganda People’s Defense Forces. The suspect is Police Constable Charles Opio of the field Force Unit (FFU) in Mbarara city while the deceased is Lance Corporal Paper Yeremiah UPDF Officer …
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Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four district engineers from the Kigezi region accused of abuse of office have been released on police bond. The suspects are: Denis Twesigwomwe, Rubanda district engineer, David Otika, Rubanda district Water Officer, and Spencer Ngabirano, town engineer Ryakarimira town council in Kabale District and Eric …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wandegeya police are investigating a suspected suicide by shooting involving Rogers Atuhaire, a private guard with SGA Security Company. Atuhaire is said to have taken his own life at Mukwasi building along Buganda Road in Kampala around 9 am this morning. A statement by …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Causality and emergency healthcare service providers have expressed concern over the continued transportation of accident victims on police patrol vehicles, stating that it complicates the management of patients. Dr. Alfonse Omona, a General Surgeon who currently heads the Accidents and Emergency Department at Masaka …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ivan Wabwire, a Police officer who is accused of killing an Indian money lender in Kampala has been sent to prison. Wabwire appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning, on charges of murder. The Court has heard that on May …
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