3 arrested for impersonating IGP

Jinja Road — Police at Jinja Road have detained three individuals in connection with personation. The arrests were made on 24th March 2026. The suspects have been identified as Ariho Abubakar Uthmaan, Bukenya Fayim, and Kaweesi Dalton. Authorities allege that the trio impersonated the Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, on social media platforms with…

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Nateete Woman arrested for torturing 10-year-old boy

Police in Nateete have arrested a 34-year-old woman in connection with a disturbing case of child torture in Wakiso District. According to Racheal Kawala, spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police under the Uganda Police Force, the suspect—identified as Nankunda Esther—is currently in custody as investigations continue. The incident is reported to have occurred in Kanaala…

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NEMA arrests ESIA certificate forger in Mbarara

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has arrested a suspected serial fraudster accused of forging critical environmental compliance documents in Western Uganda. According to a statement shared on March 24, 2026, the suspect—identified as Owomugisha M.—was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation conducted on March 23 in Mbarara City. The operation was carried out by a…

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Man remanded over $4.95m fake AdBlue fraud scheme

Uganda’s State House Anti-Corruption Unit charged Ibona Joseph with obtaining money by false pretences over a bogus $4.95 million AdBlue supply contract targeting the ministries of Energy and Works. The group, including previously charged suspects like Mulyansaka Charles and others posing as senior officials, allegedly tricked the investor out of $50,000 for unnecessary company registration….

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