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UPDF soldier sentenced to life in prison for killing three civilians in Agago

  Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Private Ameny Bonny (32), has been handed a life sentence for shooting and killing three civilians last month in Agago District. He was charged

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Security agencies rubbish claims that over 400 heads are being collected for Karuma Bridge ritual

  Uganda's security agencies have Wednesday dismissed some social media reports that individuals are being beheaded for ritual purposes in connection with Karuma Bridge rehabilitation.

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Gulu RCC orders closure of noisy churches, nightclubs in Gulu City

  Gulu Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Ambrose Onoria has caused buzz online after he ordered security personnel to close down all the noisy churches and nightclubs in Gulu City on Wednesday

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SHOCKING: Acholi mourns the untimely death of Maj Patrick Opiyo Awany

  Tributes are pouring in for the fallen Acholi great warrior, Maj Patrick Opiyo Awany who was among the four soldiers who were killed in an attack in Somalia on July, 7 2024. The deceased

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Museveni appoints Maj Gen Otto new operation shuuja commander, replaces Maj Gen Dick Olum

Major General Richard Otto has been appointed the new Commander of the Mountain Division and Operation Shuuja.  This appointment marks a pivotal moment in military leadership, as Major Gener

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Bomb kills 2, wounds 2 children in Kaabong District

  At least two children have been killed and two others wounded after an abandoned bomb detonated in Kaabong district on Saturday 13th, April, 2024. The deceased are; Ayollo Lokutai aged 13

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Acholi MPs accuses UPDF over Apaa land conflicts

  A section of Acholi Parliamentary Group has accused Uganda Peoples Defense Force for masterminding the killings in Apaa. Addressing journalists at Parliament, the faction’s General

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MP Gilbert Olanya demands immediate arrest and removal of Amuru RDC, DISO and DPC

  Kilak South MP Hon Gilbert Olanya is demanding immediate removal and arrest of Amuru District RDC Odong Stephen Latek from the office over the saddened death of Amuru acting Veterinary offic

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Amuru Veterinary officer shot dead by security officer while on duty

  Amuru District Acting Veterinary Officer, Dr Ochora Samuel was on Thursday night shot dead by a security officer while on duty. Odong Stephen Latek, the Amuru RDC said a negligent dischar

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Police driver who knocked dead UPDF officer hands himself to Pader police

  A police officer who knocked dead a UPDF soldier on Friday 15th December at Rackoko checkpoint has reportedly handed himself to Pader Central Police Station. The deceased has been identif

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UPDF accused of torturing over 30 goons in Gulu city in 2023

  At least 33 members of the notorious street goons locally known as Aguu have accused UPDF personnel of violation of their rights. The complaints about numerous cases of torture and other for

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Five UPDF soldiers face public trials for inflicting pain on civilian

Five (05) soldiers who were arrested for abusing a civilian have today appeared before the 505 Brigade Unit Disciplinary Court chaired by Lt Col ML Kigundu that sat for a public hearing in Lagot Par

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Government orders investigation on people ferrying non-inhabitant to Apaa

Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny, the State minister for Northern Uganda has revealed that the government has directed relevant authorities to launch investigation on the intention of some individuals who a

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Apaa residents accuse security of laxity after attack

  The community members of Apaa in Itirikwa Sub County, Adjumani district are accusing security in the area of laxity and failing to protect the people from armed attackers. They say that a

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APG condemned arrest of civilians by UPDF over balaalo eviction

  Members of Acholi parliamentary Group headed by honorable Aol Betty Ocan, the Gulu city woman MP have today condemned the arrest of civilians by UPDF soldiers over unclears circumstances reg

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Choice FM radio presenter Pretty Darling Becky mourns elder brother's death

  Choice FM Gulu radio presenter Pretty Darling Becky is currently mourning the sudden death of her elder brother Ocan Gilbert Herbert. Through a post on her Facebook account announced to f

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Over 400 Madi People Have Been Ferried To Occupy The Home Of Acholi In Apaa - Says Gilbert Olanya

  Kilak South MP Hon. Gilbert Olanya has shown his dissatisfaction with UPDF who are in Apaa, he said UPDF have so far arrested 8 Acholi who are residents of Apaa related to 4 Acholi who were

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UPDF Soldier Gets Jailed For Life Over Muder In Agago

  The 5th Division Court Martial in Agago district has handed down sentences to three UPDF soldiers for separate crimes. Pte Mukaza Micheal attached to the 79th Battalion was sentenced to l

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UPDF Soldier Who Shot Dead Football Coach In Agago Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

  A UPDF soldier who shot dead a football coach from Agago district earlier this year has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The Private Mukanza Michael was accused of shooting dead Omol

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UPDF Soldier Kills Lover, Turns Gun On Self After Killing Her In Kitgum

  The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier attached to the 5th Division of the UPDF in Kitgum District has shot and killed his wife identified as Grace Imalingat before turning

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UPDF Helicopter Crashes In Agago District, Killing Service Members On Board

  A UPDF helicopter has crashed in Kalongo Town council in Agago District. The incident is reported to have happened at 11:20am this morning at Bardege village, Alupere Parish, Kalongo town

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Five Arrested Over Attacking UPDF Soldiers, Civilian In Gulu City

  Security operatives in Gulu City have arrested five members of a notorious criminal gang who attacked and injured three UPDF soldiers and one civilian on Sunday, January 1st, 2023. Accord

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Suspected Rebel Leader Arrested In Zombo District

  A suspected rebel leader who has been operating in eastern DR Congo has been arrested in Zombo District. The rebel leader identified as Ichega Mansur Mangenga (Ngabiroch) belonged to the

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UPDF Soldier Who Shot Dead Gulu Central High School Student Given 12 Years Jail Sentence Over Manslaughter

The UPDF 4th Division Court Martial sitting in Gulu City has sentenced to 12 years  Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) soldier Private Ochola Denis Otto who shot dead a student of Gulu C

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Tell My Brother Bosmic Otim To Comeback Home, No One Will Harm Him - Says Brig Bonny Bamwiseki

  The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) 4th Division Commander, Brig Bonny Bamwiseki has advised musician cum politician Bosmic Otim to return home and reunite with his family and rela

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Rainbow Fm Presenter Hospitalized, Brutally Beaten By Soldiers

  A radio presenter attached to Rainbow Fm in Nebbi, Mr Vincent Buuma is currently hospitalized and nursing serious injuries following an attack on his life by soldiers. The presenter was r

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Panic In Agago As Cattle Rustlers Shot Dead Two UPDF Soldiers, Fled With Over 2000 Cattle

  Two of the Uganda People's Defense Forces soldiers (UPDF) have been shot dead on Wednesday 7, 2022 after suspected Karamojong cattle rustlers raid Agago District. The attack took plac

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UPDF Soldier Arrested For Defiling A 13-Year-Old Girl

  Police in Pajule, Pader district, are holding Genesis Ocero Nangai, 27, a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier over allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. Private Nangai, a

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UPDF Arrest 208 Suspected Criminals Gangs In Gulu City

  At least 208 suspected criminal gangs were on Sunday night arrested by a joint security agencies during an intelligence led operation in Gulu City. The suspects, aged between 16 and 30, w

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South Sudan Authorities Hands Over Ugandan Abductees

  Authorities in South Sudan have on Friday, 10th June 2022 handed over four Ugandan nationals who were held captive during a fire exchange between military forces (UPDF and SSPDF) last week.

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34 UPDF Generals Expected To Retire From Active Service Of Ugandan Army

  Tomorrow Monday, UPDF  will retire a set of 34 generals  from the Army. Gen Sejusa and Elly Tumwine are among those that will be seen off from active service of the Ugandan army.

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An LDU Applicant Arrested For Offering Shs 10,000 To UPDF Officer As A Bribe

  A Local Defence Unit (LDU) applicant identified as Mr Kibirango Jastus Arseman was on Tuesday arrested for attempting to bribe a Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) officer in order to be r

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Gen. Katumba Wamala Shot, His Daughter, Driver Reportedly Killed

  Former Works and Transport Minister, Gen. Katumba Wamala survived an assassination attempt after 4 unknown armed assailants riding 2 black motorbikes shot at his convoy he was in with his da

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Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany Finally Weds Longtime Girlfriend

  On Saturday 13th March, the prominent UPDF Army Commander Lt Gen. Charles Otema Awany finally tied knot with his beautiful longtime girlfriend Catherine Lamwaka. Lt Gen Otema Charles Awan

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I Am Not Dead But Still Alive And Healthy - Lady Sharia Responds To Rumours About Her Death

  Prominent Northern Uganda songstress, Ajok Akello Sarah alias Lady Sharia has finally come out to dismiss claims that she is dead. Previously, rumours sparked on social media platforms th

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Ex-UPDF Spokesperson Col Shaban Bantariza Rests

  Former Uganda People's Defense Forces spokesperson, and Deputy Executive Director of Uganda Media Centre, Col Shaban Bantariza has passed away. Col Shaban Bantariza died this morning

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Shocking: UPDF Officer Shoots 3 Civilians Dead In Pece Vanguard, Gulu Municipality

A UPDF officer identified by the names Corporal Geoffrey Okello attached to the UPDF's 4th division headquarters in Gulu has brutally shot and killed 3 people and left one seriously injured in Pec

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