Security representatives from various agencies convened to strategise on resolving escalating tensions in Apaa Land, a contested area in northern Uganda spanning Adjumani and Amuru districts. Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, the 4 Infantry Division Commander, chaired the meeting in Gulu and emphasized the need to “work jointly as a security task force to ensure…
Today morning, UPDF 2 Infantry Division received a military Delegation from Rwanda Defence Forces at Mirama border post in Ntugamo District. The delegation comprises of military officers from RDF 2 Infantry Division, RDF 5 Infantry Division and Rwanda Defence Advisor to Uganda, Col Emmanuel Ruzindana. These are Commanders from proximity units along our…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces yesterday, 17 March, recovered 127 cattle, four arrows, four axes, and one bow in separate operations against suspected Jie Karamojong cattle raiders in Abim District. During the operations, one warrior was killed, and two suspects were arrested. The recovered livestock, believed to have been stolen from Kapelebyong District, is…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) regret to report an incident that resulted in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Agago District during a routine night patrol. At approximately 2:30 am, soldiers from the 79 Battalion encountered a group of civilians drinking in a bar and playing cards beyond the curfew time imposed…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops at Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo District intercepted a man and his wife in possession of an illegal firearm this afternoon at around 1400hrs. The suspects, identified as Olanya Golden Ricky (46), a resident of Ngora Village, Pobel Parish, Lukung Sub-County, Lamwo District, and Atoo Jennifer (28), a resident…
At approximately 2:00 a.m. today, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a decisive operation in Akilok South Village, Okuti Parish, Orom East Sub-County, Chua County, Kitgum District, foiling an attempted cattle theft. Troops from the 75 Infantry Battalion of the 505 Infantry Brigade intercepted two armed Jie warriors suspected of stealing two cows…
A Karamojong cattle rustler was shot dead early on Tuesday while attempting to steal livestock in Lodwar Sub-county, Kitgum District. The incident took place at around 1:00 a.m. when two rustlers raided Karayo Parish in Kitenyi Sub-county and stole cattle. Acting on intelligence, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 77 Battalion had set…
Uganda’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat violent extremism, thanks to a consignment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The new equipment and resources are set to enhance both the Centre’s operational capacity and its public outreach programmes. The UNODC has been…
In a decisive effort to address the escalating threat of violent extremism, government bodies, civil society organisations, and international partners have been urged to bolster their partnerships. This call to action follows the successful implementation of the “Strengthening Efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism and Enhance Human Rights Safeguards in Uganda” project. Launched by…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a successful operation in Kailong Dam, Chamokok Sub County, Abim District, resulting in the neutralisation of two Jie warriors. The operation, carried out by troops from the 85 Battalion, 507 Brigade, under the 5 Infantry Division, led to the recovery of stolen items, including: An AK-47 sub-machine…