Maj Gen Richard Otto, Commander of Operation Shujaa, has assured both Ugandans and Congolese of enhanced security throughout the festive season, covering Christmas and New Year. During a recent tour of the operation’s area, Maj Gen Otto reaffirmed the commitment of the joint Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic…
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…
Two soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for neglecting their duty, which led to the theft of cattle by Karamojong raiders. Privates Onen Kenneth, 30, and Omoding John Okot, 45, of the 79 Battalion, 507 Brigade, pleaded guilty to abandoning their post in Kabala village,…