Author: KATAMA COPRIAN

Katama Coprian is a journalist and author at Impalaa Updates, specializing in business, politics, and breaking news. Known for his clear reporting and eye for detail, he keeps readers updated on the stories shaping Uganda today. He is based in Kampala.

A joint operation by Crime Intelligence and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has led to the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect accused of kidnapping a two-year-old boy in Kampala and demanding a ransom that shockingly dropped from Shs30 million to just Shs20,000. The suspect, Amani Justa, a Congolese national from Ruchuru District in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is said to have abducted the child, Ivan Benti, from a salon along Musajja-Alubwa Road in Mengo, where Amani worked as a cleaner. The salon is owned by the child’s mother, Margret Bangurize. The abduction occurred at around 7:00 p.m. last…

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Police in Mukono have arrested three suspects involved in a violent overnight robbery spree that stretched across several villages in Goma Division, Mukono District, and parts of Wakiso.According to a police statement, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning at around 3:00 am, when a group of criminals armed with pangas launched a series of attacks, targeting multiple communities and robbing residents of valuables. The robbers first struck in Nabweru (Mukono District), then moved through Kyaliwajjala and Sonde in Wakiso, before reaching Seeta Town in Mukono. One of the suspects admitted to the route and sequence of…

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Police in Rubanda District have confirmed the tragic death of a 22-year-old Kabale University student, Mugarura Victor, who was found hanged at his home in Hamurara Cell, Bubare Town Council. The incident, reported as a suicide, has shocked the local community and triggered an outpouring of grief. Victor was a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Agriculture and Land Use Management at Kabale University. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to his heartbreaking decision.A handwritten note left behind by Mugarura has since surfaced, revealing his inner torment and sorrow. In a message titled “DEATH NOTE!!!”,…

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Chilling details have emerged in the investigation of the gruesome murder of an Entebbe couple, with security officials now revealing that the suspect is believed to be a trained assassin.The revelation follows the circulation of a harrowing audio recording, in which a weak voice believed to be that of the male victim, Mutaaga is heard pleading for medical help. “Can we go to hospital?” Mutaaga asks, clearly in distress. The killer coldly replies, “No. You suffer! Your children have studied. Me, I have not studied and I am suffering.” The calculated nature of the attack, the use of a silenced weapon,…

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In a shocking turn of events, residents of Kakamega were left bewildered as a dramatic scene unfolded in broad daylight when a man caught his pregnant wife in a compromising situation with a local pastor. The incident, which occurred yesterday afternoon in the bustling market area, has sparked widespread debate and speculation throughout the community. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as the husband, whose identity remains undisclosed, unexpectedly encountered his wife in an intimate embrace with the pastor near a local market stall. The revelation of infidelity sent shockwaves through the gathered crowd, with many expressing disbelief at the unfolding…

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A young woman has ignited a fiery debate on social media after boldly declaring that one of the main reasons women enter relationships is for financial security. Her controversial stance has triggered mixed reactions, with many either strongly agreeing or vehemently opposing her viewpoint. In a now-viral video, the lady stated that she finds no logic in dating a man who cannot provide financial support, insisting that a relationship without monetary contribution from the man is pointless. “As a lady, when you get into a relationship, the man should be financially stable and ready to take care of you. If…

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About 4:30am near Rugendabara Trading Centre in Kasese District, the terrible collision rocked the area and resurrected calls for immediate road safety changes.Eyewitnesses claim a commuter taxi going toward Fort Portal crashed head-on with a speeding truck thought to have lost control negotiating a steep bend. The collision’s intensity was so great that both cars were destroyed to twisted metal, with bodies found in the debris. Good Samaritans and emergency personnel worked for hours to free mangled taxi victims.”People were shouting and weeping for assistance. We used axes and bars to bust open the car. “It was a terrible scene,”…

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In a jaw-dropping incident that has left Jinja residents stunned, a local security guard (askari) was caught red-handed engaging in a secret affair with a school secretary—right under the nose of her unsuspecting husband. The explosive revelation, which unfolded like a scene from a Nollywood drama, was brought to light after the woman’s husband sought help from a powerful traditional healer. The husband, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, had been growing increasingly suspicious of his wife’s odd behavior. According to sources close to the family, the secretary had become distant and secretive in recent months. Late-night phone…

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2 men sentenced to 49 years in prison for possession of counterfeit US dollars A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced two men, Abubakar Husseini and Sahabi Adamu, to 49 years imprisonment for possession of counterfeit US dollar bills.Justice M.S. Shuabu handed down the sentence after the defendants pleaded guilty to a seven-count charge brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges involved the possession of a total of 4,997 pieces of forged $100 notes, in violation of sections 5(1) and 6(2) of the Counterfeit Currency (Special Provisions) Act, Laws of the Federation 2010.…

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Another set of thieves have found themselves to blame in their attempt to steal from one of the big shops in Eastleigh as new details emerge.On the wake of Monday Morning 3 thieves have been caught rend handed while busy trying to steal away clothes from one of the shops in the area owned by a rich Indian. Speaking at the scene, witnesses and who are workers in the boutique have informed that they were on their daily routine of opening the shop where they were shocked to see 3 people stranded inside without a trace of how they found…

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