Police in Ntungamo district have arrested three police officers from Ntungamo Central Police Station over the fatal shooting of Mwijukye Hassan, 26, a boda boda rider in Kisoro District.

Hassan was reportedly shot by PC Okedi Muhammad, 25, while Corporals Niyonzima Patson and Abisinguza Gerald assisted. All three officers are currently detained at Kisoro Central Police Station as investigations into the shooting continue.

According to Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred at around 9:15 a.m. at Gaseve Village, Nyakinama Sub-county in Kisoro district. The police officer involved in the shooting was No. 79009 PC Okedi Muhammad, 25, attached to Ntungamo Police Station.

It is alleged that on March 6, Hassan went to the home of a friend, Nambajira Benson, in Rwenturagara Cell, Mbarara City where Hassan had previously worked as a casual laborer. He deceived Benson’s wife, claiming that her husband had sent him to Mbarara and asked to use a motorcycle registered as UGA 313U, a red Bajaji Boxer. The wife, having seen Hassan working for her husband, handed over the keys and the motorcycle.

When Benson returned in the evening and learned Hassan had taken the motorcycle, he was shocked. He tried to contact Hassan by phone but received no response, raising suspicions that the motorcycle had been stolen.

Benson reported the theft to Kakika Police Station in Mbarara City on March 7 and contacted his sister in Ntungamo, who directed him to officers at CPS Ntungamo. They reviewed security footage and confirmed that the motorcycle had crossed into Kisoro District on March 6.

Police intensified efforts to locate Hassan and recover the motorcycle. On March 11, officers traveled to Kisoro, arriving late in the evening. They lodged at a local lodge and the following morning booked their presence at Kisoro Police Station. Accompanied by Cpl Niyonzima Patson and Cpl Abisinguza Gerald, they conducted an operation to apprehend Hassan.

Maate revealed that they traced Hassan through along Kisoro-Bunagana Road,was spotted attempting to carry a woman passenger on the same stolen motorcycle. When officers ordered him to stop and arrest him, Hassan jumped onto the motorcycle and attempted to flee compelling PC Okedi Muhammad to fire into the air to warn him but Hassan ignored the warning and continued running prompting the officer to shoot Hassan in the head, resulting in his instant death.

The police officers returned to CPS Kisoro, reported the incident and mobilized the district CID, SOCU, and homicide teams to the scene. The crime scene was thoroughly documented and six cartridges recovered from the scene have been exhibited as evidence. Hassan’s motorcycle was recovered, and the suspect was arrested along with his team to assist with ongoing investigations.

The police have assured the public that they are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Hassan’s death, emphasizing the importance of adhering to lawful procedures during police operations.

The Ibanda District Grade One Magistrate’s Court has charged and remanded four individuals to Nyabuhikye Prison over allegations of cattle theft. The suspects are accused of stealing four cows valued at approximately 20 million Ugandan shillings from Alice Muhara Zerarize of Kemihooko, Ibanda District.

Prosecution found that the cows were allegedly stolen during the night of March 4 by four suspects identified as Burihan Mutebi, a truck driver from Survey Cell in Kamukuzi, Mbarara City; Herbert Mwebesa, a trader from Rushaka, Karangara in Bisheshe Division; Twaibu Ssekilanda, a turn-man from Nyamityoobora in Mbarara City and Gerald Kato, identified as the son of the complainant, Zerarize.

Police arrested the suspects and recovered the stolen animals but the suspects denied the charges. They were remanded to Nyabuhikye Prison until March 25 when their case is scheduled for hearing.

Stealing cattle is a serious offense under section 264 of the Penal Code Act and carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison if found guilty.

In addition to the main charges, Herbert Mwebesa and Twaibu Ssekilanda faced two more counts of cattle theft. Court heard that the duo allegedly stole a cow worth UGX 3 million belonging to Samuel Habasa of Busingiro, Ibanda, on the night of February 10. They were also charged with the theft of two cows belonging to Charles Nuwamanya, valued at UGX5 million on the same night.

Both suspects denied the additional charges and are expected to return to court on March 25 for the hearing of all cases.

The police’s swift action in apprehending the suspects and recovering the stolen cattle highlights ongoing efforts to curb cattle theft in the district and protect farmers’ livelihoods.

The territorial police in Rukungiri district are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Crispus Nuwamanya, 22, a resident of Kayaga Cell, Kakindo Parish, Bugangari Sub County, Rukungiri District. The incident occurred on March 11, 2026, at approximately 9:50 PM at Kirundo Village, Rugoma Parish in Ruhinda Sub County.

According to police reports, on the night of the incident, Ruhinda Police Station received information that robbers had attacked the home of Muhozi Vincent Taifa, 61, resident of Kirundo Village. Police responded promptly to the scene and found Crispus Nuwamanya, suspected to be one of the robbers already apprehended and badly beaten while the second suspect escaped.

Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed, “The police quickly intervened and rushed the suspect to Rukungiri Health Center IV but unfortunately, he died on arrival. The body was later taken to Buyanja Health Center III for postmortem and has since been handed over to the relatives. Two suspects, Muhozi Vincent Taifa and Baguma Felix Kariwano, 24, have been arrested to aid in the ongoing investigations.”

He added, “We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the incident, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspect.”

Police in Kanungu District have launched investigations into a fatal road accident that claimed one life and injured another. The incident occurred on March 11, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM at Munyaga Bridge along the Bwindi-Butogota road.

The accident involved a white FAW snotruck with the registration number UBR 167B, carrying iron ore from Bwindi to Kampala. The driver, Mukunya Philip, a Gisu resident of Maruka Adra Industrial Division in Mbale City died instantly at the scene. The passenger, Mugabe Richard, 39, a Muganda resident of the same area, was the turnboy on the vehicle, sustained injuries.

It is alleged that while crossing Munyaga Bridge, the driver lost control of the vehicle which then overturned into the Munyaga River, resulting in the driver’s death. Mugabe Richard was rushed to Doctors Case Clinic in Kihihi Town for medical attention while the body was taken to Bwindi Community Hospital for a postmortem.

Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, stated, “The preliminary investigations suggest that brake failure was the primary cause of the accident” . He further revealed that police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

The scene was visited and documented by DTO Asp Nsabiyera Herbert and his team.

The Headteacher of Kyembogo Standard Primary School, Natukwatsa Gerald Tadeo, 35, a resident of Rwabahera 1 in Burunga Subcounty, Kazo District appeared before the Kazo Grade I Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of defiling and impregnating a P.7 pupil of the same school.

The accused appeared before His Worship Ndazano Joshua Ndoteee for mention of his charges. Hearing of the matter could not takeof since state informed court that investigations into the matter are ongoing.

The magistrate adjourned the case to March 27, 2026, and emphasized that due to the gravity of the charges, the case is classified as a capital offense and will be tried by the High Court once investigations are complete.

Natukwatsa was apprehended by police at the end February, 2026 on similar grounds and has been behind the bars while investigations into this matter continue.

Residents of Kikoona Trading Center, Akengyeya Parish, Kyampangara Subcounty in Kazo District voiced concerns over security issues in the area. In a meeting held in the trading center, residents highlighted troubling behaviors by some police officers.

During the meeting, shopkeepers and bar owners accused the police of being ruthless and brutal in their conduct. They reported that officers patrol the area at night arresting individuals and sometimes beating them severely. The residents also alleged that police officers often extort sums of money from them before setting them free.

Gavas Muteguya, the OC of Kyampangara Police Station urged residents to stay away from lawbreaking activities and emphasized the police’s working hours 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. He warned that anyone caught violating this schedule would face arrest.

The Chairperson of Kyampangara Subcounty LCIII, Mugabe Benard Kafure encouraged residents to adhere to the directives. He emphasized that police should not resort to torture or unfair treatment of suspects. Instead, he called for offenders to be taken to court if their crimes warrant judicial action rather than subjecting them to brutality.

The meeting concluded with a call for improved cooperation between residents and law enforcement to ensure peace and security in Kikoona Trading Center.

Rubirizi District leaders have asked government to bolster security at tourism sites to safeguard visitors and foster the growth of tourism in the region.

During a workshop with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development held yesterday, Rubirizi Resident District Commissioner Ahmed Kinene urged the government to increase investment in security measures and infrastructure to attract more tourists to the district.

Kinene also called on local leaders to mobilize their communities to support tourism initiatives and to work on improving hotel standards across the district.

In his remarks, Nickodemus Nayebare, the Head of Economics and Tourism at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development highlighted that the meeting focused on developing a comprehensive tourism plan, enhancing livelihoods for communities near wildlife areas and boosting infrastructure development within national parks.

Rubirizi District Tourism Officer Didas Magezi Mucunguzi encouraged residents to participate in tourism-related activities such as coffee farming and tree planting to increase their incomes.

Meanwhile, Silver Agubanshongorire, the district LCV chairperson called on residents to prepare for increased tourist influx by producing handicrafts and promoting local culture. He emphasized that active community participation is crucial for establishing Rubirizi as a premier tourism destination.