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Two private security guards in Kazo District have been rewarded by Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba after rejecting a Shs300,000 bribe from cattle theft suspects. Their decision to alert police led to the recovery of stolen livestock and the arrest of suspects, highlighting the growing role of private security in crime prevention.

Uganda Police has issued a public warning about a growing WhatsApp hijacking scam targeting mobile users. Fraudsters, using Kenyan phone numbers, are tricking victims into giving up verification codes, locking them out of their accounts, and sending fake money requests to their contacts. The suspects—identified as Dr. Howell Kirui, Dominic Kosek, Ezra, and Kibet Kinandet—persuade victims to send money, promising large payouts via MTN and Safaricom. Law enforcement urges users to enable two-step verification, ignore suspicious messages, and report fraud cases immediately.