Police Demand Introductory Letters from Migrant Workers As Woman is Killed in Luwero
Police in the Savannah region, covering Luwero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola Districts, are urging migrant laborers entering the area to obtain introductory letters to facilitate identification in case of emergencies.
Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesman, emphasizes that travelers from any part of the country should acquire such letters from LC officials before their journey and present them to the new LC authorities upon arrival at their destination.
Twiineamazima underscores the importance of these letters in aiding identification and ensuring safety for individuals facing challenges. This request follows new developments in the murder case of a female migrant worker in Luwero.
On Sunday, Luwero police commenced an investigation into the hacking death of a woman following a reported domestic altercation in Vumba Village, Butuntumula Sub-County. Preliminary findings suggest that the deceased traveled from Namutumba district with her daughter to visit her partner, with whom she had been experiencing domestic issues.
According to police reports, the suspect, Musana Sosipatero, allegedly strangled and hacked the woman to death on Saturday night. The discovery was made by neighbors on Sunday morning when they heard a child crying and found both the deceased and the suspect in the house.
The victim, identified as Tebibwa Sharon, was pronounced dead with severe neck wounds, while the suspect was found unconscious, suspected of poisoning himself with rat poison. The deceased, married to Allan Katuramu of Bulamu in Mpigi District, was in a clandestine relationship with the suspect, Musana Sosipatero.
She had traveled to Luwero under the pretext of visiting a friend who had arranged a job for her as a housemaid. Twiineamazima reveals that the suspect’s employer witnessed him chasing away his wife and children to accommodate the victim. The investigation aims to determine the cause of the altercation that led to the murder and attempted suicide.
Due to the victim’s status as a stranger, police initially faced challenges obtaining her information until contacting her family. Twiineamazima confirms that the suspect is recovering and will continue to cooperate with investigators once fully healed.
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Police Demand Introductory Letters from Migrant Workers As Woman is Killed in Luwero
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Ugandan Citizen Abducted, Held in Secret Detention for Three Months, Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice
A disturbing new case of unlawful detention has surfaced, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Uganda. A Ugandan citizen was reportedly abducted and held in a secret facility, known as a “safe house,” for three months, only to be released without charge or explanation. This incident, reported by NTV Uganda, has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed calls for accountability regarding human rights abuses in the country.
While the details surrounding the abduction remain unclear, reports indicate that the individual was taken without due process and held incommunicado—an action that has long been condemned by human rights organizations. The victim’s release, with no charges filed and no clear justification, has angered activists and citizens, who view this as yet another case of egregious abuse of power by the state.
“This is a recurring pattern,” said one human rights activist. “Abductions, secret detentions, and unexplained releases have become all too common in Uganda. These acts violate fundamental human rights and erode public trust in the justice system.”
The use of “safe houses,” unregistered detention facilities reportedly operated by security forces, has been a focal point in numerous allegations of torture and illegal imprisonment. Despite repeated calls from both local and international organizations for their closure and accountability for those involved, little action has been taken to address these violations.
This case underscores the urgent need for reform within Uganda’s security apparatus and greater accountability for human rights abuses. Observers hope that drawing attention to these injustices will spur concrete action to bring those responsible to justice and ensure the protection of basic human rights.
As frustration mounts, calls for both domestic and international pressure to hold the government accountable for such crimes grow louder. “One day, there must be accountability for all these crimes against our people,” stated one social media user, reflecting the sentiments of many Ugandans.
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has accused Ugandan security forces of using excessive force to disrupt a planned NUP gathering. The allegations were detailed in a statement shared on Twitter, following an event held to honor children of NUP supporters who were killed, disappeared, or detained for their political beliefs.
According to Kyagulanyi, security personnel, under the command of an officer identified as Asiimwe, carried out a preemptive operation early in the morning upon learning of the NUP’s plans. The forces allegedly stormed the premises, arrested workers, and deployed tear gas to disperse those present.
“The criminals under the command of one Asiimwe deployed early morning, arrested our workers, and threw tear gas into our premises. They’ve cordoned off the premises and blocked all people from accessing the place,” Kyagulanyi wrote.
Among those reportedly arrested were Saava Peter, Mudenya Samson, and Turyasingura Samson. Kyagulanyi claimed the detained workers were subjected to beatings and interrogated about their political affiliations, with security operatives labeling them as terrorists.
“These JATT operatives asked the workers who they support politically, branding them terrorists and criminals—their only crime being that they work with us. You can imagine the indignity!” Kyagulanyi lamented.
This incident adds to the growing tension in Uganda’s political climate, where opposition parties frequently accuse the government of stifling dissent. Despite the challenges, Kyagulanyi ended his statement with a message of defiance and optimism, proclaiming, “UGANDA WILL BE FREE.”
NUP Gathering Disrupted: Kyagulanyi Alleges Security Force Harassment and Arrests
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Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum
Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda over “offensive and dangerous” comments made by the chief of Uganda army staff, who threated to invade Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune has reported.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and CDF of the Ugandan army, posted two comments on the X platform on Tuesday in which he threatened “to capture Khartoum” with the support of the US President elect Donald Trump after he takes office. The posts were deleted later.
“The government of Sudan demands and official apology from the Ugandan government for the offensive and dangerous comments of the army commander,” Sudan’s foreign ministry said in a statement that the Sudan Tribune said it has seen.
Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum