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Opposition Female MPs demand accountability for Police brutality

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an emotional testimony presented before the Committee of Presidential Affairs, female opposition Members of Parliament are demanding transparency and accountability concerning incidents of police brutality they endured in April 2023. These brave lawmakers have come forward with distressing allegations of physical abuse at the …

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Bugiri District chairman summoned for slapping policeman

Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga East has summoned the Bugiri district LCV chairman Davidson Mulumba for assaulting a police officer, Cpl Fred Wabwire, the in-charge of Bugiri general hospital’s police post. Wabwire says that the district L.C. V chairman slapped him, before boxing him several times …

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Police launches festive season crackdown on criminals

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Metropolitan Police announced that operations to rid the city of criminals have begun in preparation for the holiday season. According to police, this is to ensure community security and safety as many people begin shopping and planning trips ahead of Christmas. In a …

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CID concerned over increased murders in homes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has raised concern over the rampant killings resulting from domestic violence. CID has indicated that there have been a spate in incidents where children are killing their parents, and spouses killing each other. CID cases indicate that the most …

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NUP offices cordoned off as security stops prayers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businesses in Kamwokya and surrounding areas have been forced to close. It came after the military and the police stopped National Unity Platform-NUP supporters and their leaders from converging at their headquarters for a press conference and national prayers for those allegedly killed, arrested …

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Security warns boda boda riders on increasing night ambushes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies have warned boda boda riders to watch out when on night duties, as robberies and ambushes increasingly become common in the Kampala metropolitan area and other upcountry regions. This warning follows the arrest of eight suspected motorcycle robbers by the Directorate of …

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