Friday, 29 February 2008
Paul Bitature
Businessman of Mbarara and former official of the East African Community.
Killed although his relatives had paid the ten thousand shillings ($1500 at the time) in ransom.
Killed although his relatives had paid the ten thousand shillings ($1500 at the time) in ransom.
Social Origins of Violence in Uganda, 1964-1985
By A. KasoziCaptain Wolukusanga
Ugandan Army
Bagenda said...
Murdered in 1973. A Captain in Uganda Army. Was a friend The late J D Bagenda and a resident of Lungujja Kampala.
Monday, 25 February 2008
Paul Serwanga
On March 5, 1976, a student of the Faculty of Law at Makerere University, Paul Serwanga, was shot dead by an army captain who had developed an interest in his (Serwanga) girlfriend.
Okot (Tailor)
Okot was a tailor in Kasenke (Kampala)
He was abducted in broad day-light by state-research boys, and forced in the boot of a mercedes benz. The witness remembers part of the number plate as UGG, Mercedes 220. He was never seen again. In the process of his arrest, one of the murderers, clad in a bell-bottom trouser and dark glasses helped himself to Okot's wrist watch.
(Was Okot your relative, or did you know him, do you know anything about this incident?) Please enter details in the comments section
He was abducted in broad day-light by state-research boys, and forced in the boot of a mercedes benz. The witness remembers part of the number plate as UGG, Mercedes 220. He was never seen again. In the process of his arrest, one of the murderers, clad in a bell-bottom trouser and dark glasses helped himself to Okot's wrist watch.
(Was Okot your relative, or did you know him, do you know anything about this incident?) Please enter details in the comments section
Ochieng
Brother of Mzee Eryazali Lupiria Oola
Ochieng was the District Commissioner Arua District. He was brutally murdered by Amin in 1971.
If you have any details, please enter in the comments section
Ochieng was the District Commissioner Arua District. He was brutally murdered by Amin in 1971.
If you have any details, please enter in the comments section
Friday, 8 February 2008
Solomon Akena
Amin got rid of friends and foes alike
Amin promulgated a decree, as usual on the radio, directing security men to shoot on sight anyone suspected to be a Kondo (burgler). . Solomon Akena and his friend wer playing on an open ground in Kitgum. While chasing each other, a landrover driven by a soldier approached and Akena was shot dead.
Amin promulgated a decree, as usual on the radio, directing security men to shoot on sight anyone suspected to be a Kondo (burgler). . Solomon Akena and his friend wer playing on an open ground in Kitgum. While chasing each other, a landrover driven by a soldier approached and Akena was shot dead.
Captain Okello
Picked up, shot and dumped at Karum falls. He crawled up, surfed the cataracts, avoiding the crocodiles and lions and reached a former Mowlem camp site nearby. He had treatment. Weaving through hazards, he finally fled to TZ
Major Obote
Air Commander. He had turned down Captain Obonyo's request to strafe Entebbe Airport and Amin's hideouts. He was picked up by people he ordered not to be bombed and murdered at Bobi, 16 kM FROM HIS BASE IN gULU.
Raymond Okidi
Working in Local Government. Killed with three others. They were summonsed by Amin to explain or report progress etc. Unfortunately some unknown people privately contradicted their reports and Amin executed them instantly.
His son was called "Sunday". Anyone with information please add in the comments section.
His son was called "Sunday". Anyone with information please add in the comments section.
Lagony Okello
Shot in Gulu custom corner by armed Amin's men from Chui battalion. The late Lagony was residing at the residence of the late Lapwony Eromiya Opiyo about 1978. He died in front of a club known as Disco. His body was left there for school children to see. Ladujah was a child who saw and can verify.
Okwera (Agency)
Killed with his brother
Wengbitum said...
Okwera and his older brother Agweto Nyeko were gunned down right infront of their hotel (New Acholi Lodge) on the main street and left there. The bodies were burried at home by family. This happened on or about 17th February 1977 on or about 10 am. This was the same time when those of the late Archbishop were murdered in Kampala. Their death was also in the national news - reported as two persons who were shot while resisting arrest for consealing weapons which were coup plot. Nyeko managed the Hotel which was one of the most popular in town those days. Apparently Okwera was followed by security agents as he walked in the New Acholi Lodge. They tried to forcefully take him with them. When Nyeko saw that he tried to intervene to protect his brother. When they had almost overpowered the agents, the were shot and killed.
Ocaya "Pici"
Shop keeper in Ogom trading center. from Kaka Pukor.
Arrested at night by Amin's soldiers in 1975. His body hasn't been found. One of his son's was called Samuel Baker.
(If you have further information Re: Okot Pici, please write it in the comments section)
Arrested at night by Amin's soldiers in 1975. His body hasn't been found. One of his son's was called Samuel Baker.
(If you have further information Re: Okot Pici, please write it in the comments section)
Ochan Adanya (Lapwony)
A teacher from Patongo Primary School. Taken by Amin's soldiers and beheaded on trumped up charges in 1975
Odida
Resident of Gulu, killed in 1979. His two sons used his name Odida. One was known as "Odii" Cricket
Mukasa
Shot dead by one of Amin's colonels in a bar at Natete and lied that the girl whom the deceased was flirting with was his wife? The colonel was jailed for eight years and freed by the current regime.
Ochanna
Full names unknown, but this is the Father of Alfred Akena, Agoda/Godfrey Nyeko/ Odonga/ Akumu / Ayaa and Ocaya.
Ocaya developed mental problems in the 1980s, once causing commotion i.e high speed chase by driving away Lt.Chana's car.
Ocaya developed mental problems in the 1980s, once causing commotion i.e high speed chase by driving away Lt.Chana's car.
Thursday, 7 February 2008
Sunday, 3 February 2008
Otim (omin Oloko ki winyo)
Otim omin Oloko ki winyo madit wod pa Daudi Odoch me Bwobo Ma Nam, lakwa Lugali-jo pa Onywange gi,
Eunoka Lajul
.........man omin wora (Lakwa Abili Codomo me patuda) Omin Latigo Lapoti,
Killed by Amin between 21st - 25th September 1972 together with Odur Odula near Mutukula.
Contributer's identity has been witheld.
Killed by Amin between 21st - 25th September 1972 together with Odur Odula near Mutukula.
Contributer's identity has been witheld.
Robert Bob Onono
Ladit wod pa Langole me i onywange- obedo ladit me Kabale Prison ki neko en sometime between 1977-78. He was a great man, fast talker and a sharp wit.
Friday, 1 February 2008
Captain Saverio Owiny
Popularly known as "Save". Liquidated in 1975. He was based in Makindye Military Establishment
He was residing at Old Kampala. His body has never been found. He just vanished.
He was residing at Old Kampala. His body has never been found. He just vanished.
Captain Kop-tuwa
Vanished in 1975, please standby for details. Kop-tuwa was in charge of artillery, 1975
Mr Wamalwa
Saif Ibrahim: Ibrahim recalls the case of a rich businessman who had run away to Kenya but was kidnapped in Nairobi and repatriated. "This man, Mr Wamalwa, I pitied him . . . they took a lot of money from him trying to buy his freedom, but in the end they killed him all the same. I knew Mr Wamalwa and I used to talk to him while in custody."
http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/23042000/Comment/Special_Report6.html
http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/23042000/Comment/Special_Report6.html
R.L Kisajja
Personnel Manager, Nyanza Textiles Industries, was also killed in 1972. Kisajja is brother the brother of Henry Kyemba, who served in Amin's Government.
Otto from Bobi
Uganda Police Officer: Brother of Labongo from Bobi. Father of the late journalist Radio Uganda presenter Ronald Mike Ochan (RIP)
(Add more information in the comments section)
(Add more information in the comments section)
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
Lt Col John Ebitu
, Commanding Officer of the Ordinance Depot, Magamaga. Murdered!
Lt Col John Ebitu, was reported missing. March 1971.
Lt Col Oboma Ayumu
Lt Col Oboma Ayumu, Commander of the Border Guards, Fort Portal
On 5th March 1971, Oboma the commander of Boarder Guard Unit at Fort Portal, was arrestted at his brother-in-law's house, taken to Makindye and blown up with thirty two other prisoners.
Lt Col Tom Loyira
- Commanding Officer, Moroto Battalion
He was in hiding but he answered Amin's call for soldiers o surrender. He ended up in Makindye and was blown up.
Then it was Makindye Military barracks, similar killings of Acholi and Langi soldiers had continued since the coup. At least 82 of the soldiers on leave who reported to Makindye military barracks on 5th March 1971, were herded into the notorious “ Singapore ” cell and blown to pieces by grenades thrown inside the cell. Grenade blasts were heard all over Kampala prompting a statement from Gen Idi Amin in an effort to shield what his soldiers were doing to their own fellow soldiers as “soldiers destroying defective bombs”. Officers blasted at the “ Singapore ” cell included, Lt Col Tom Loyira
He was in hiding but he answered Amin's call for soldiers o surrender. He ended up in Makindye and was blown up.
Then it was Makindye Military barracks, similar killings of Acholi and Langi soldiers had continued since the coup. At least 82 of the soldiers on leave who reported to Makindye military barracks on 5th March 1971, were herded into the notorious “ Singapore ” cell and blown to pieces by grenades thrown inside the cell. Grenade blasts were heard all over Kampala prompting a statement from Gen Idi Amin in an effort to shield what his soldiers were doing to their own fellow soldiers as “soldiers destroying defective bombs”. Officers blasted at the “ Singapore ” cell included, Lt Col Tom Loyira
Col Maseura Arach
The commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade, Mbale, Col Maseura Arach who was also arrested in Jinja, was tortured and beaten to death; his penis was severed and shoved in his mouth, a practice which became more and more common across the country in cold blooded murder cases.
Following the deaths of the two COs, a bugle was sounded in the early hours of the 11th of July 1971, for soldiers to fall out (assemble); over 450 Acholi and Langi soldiers were isolated, then herded into what was a storage facility. Outside soldiers loyal to Idi Amin; were ordered to open fire indiscriminately at the facility killing all occupants.
Following the deaths of the two COs, a bugle was sounded in the early hours of the 11th of July 1971, for soldiers to fall out (assemble); over 450 Acholi and Langi soldiers were isolated, then herded into what was a storage facility. Outside soldiers loyal to Idi Amin; were ordered to open fire indiscriminately at the facility killing all occupants.
Lt Col Albertino Langoya
At the Army School of Infantry In Jinja, the commanding Officer Lt Col Albertino Langoya was killed and his stomach split open with the use of a machete.
over 200 Acholi and Langi soldiers were killed in a staging reminiscent to that in Malire (Lubiri army barracks), in Kampala; some who managed to escaped, sought sanctuary in the Kakira Sugar Works plantation, they were hunted down with the help of the locals and killed. The slaughter of Acholi and Langi officers and men had started on a large scale across the country in army barracks.
over 200 Acholi and Langi soldiers were killed in a staging reminiscent to that in Malire (Lubiri army barracks), in Kampala; some who managed to escaped, sought sanctuary in the Kakira Sugar Works plantation, they were hunted down with the help of the locals and killed. The slaughter of Acholi and Langi officers and men had started on a large scale across the country in army barracks.
Lt Col Agustino Akwango
In the army, the day after the Amin coup, the first batch of Acholi and Langi soldiers were killed at the Malire (Lubiri) Mechanized barracks, including its commanding officer Lt Col Akwango.
Lt Col Augustino Akwango was on his way back from holiday Sergent Major Jackson Ongole. They camped at our home in Pece before they got a radio message to report back to Kampala in their base. Both of them were gunned down in the same spot in Lubiri.... Source Nephew (........)
Lt Col Augustino Akwango was on his way back from holiday Sergent Major Jackson Ongole. They camped at our home in Pece before they got a radio message to report back to Kampala in their base. Both of them were gunned down in the same spot in Lubiri.... Source Nephew (........)
CAPTAIN OGWANG
Kibedi's writing to Amin ": a Langi officer who fought on your side in the coup. Liquidated (with
others) at Magamaga in July 1971, simply because of his tribe."
others) at Magamaga in July 1971, simply because of his tribe."
ONZIMA (Captain)
: at the time of the coup he captured Gulu Air Base for Amin, which was no
easy task since Gulu had resisted the military takeover. Where is he? Liquidated without trial.
Refouled from Kenya to face death in 1973 together with Capt Aswa.
easy task since Gulu had resisted the military takeover. Where is he? Liquidated without trial.
Refouled from Kenya to face death in 1973 together with Capt Aswa.
MAJOR OZI
: he worked closely with Amin in setting up the "State Research Unit", which operated
from Amin's office,' and he became first head of that unit. Where is he? Gone missing.... Liquidated
Hereunder is what Kibedi wrote to Amin Re: Ozi
"In October, 1973 you dismissed MAJOR OZI, Chief of the "State Research Unit" "because it has
been proved that all subversive activities including kidnapping and killing of people were carried out with the knowledge of Major Ozi". You accused Ozi of having issued documents to Kondos (robbers) "who went round claiming that they were from the President's Office", and further claimed that "some of these documents, bearing the signature of Major Ozi are now in the hands of the Military Police". You never put 0zi on trial of any kind, nor did you produce the documentary and other evidence claimed to incriminate him. After your accusations, Ozi simply went missing."
from Amin's office,' and he became first head of that unit. Where is he? Gone missing.... Liquidated
Hereunder is what Kibedi wrote to Amin Re: Ozi
"In October, 1973 you dismissed MAJOR OZI, Chief of the "State Research Unit" "because it has
been proved that all subversive activities including kidnapping and killing of people were carried out with the knowledge of Major Ozi". You accused Ozi of having issued documents to Kondos (robbers) "who went round claiming that they were from the President's Office", and further claimed that "some of these documents, bearing the signature of Major Ozi are now in the hands of the Military Police". You never put 0zi on trial of any kind, nor did you produce the documentary and other evidence claimed to incriminate him. After your accusations, Ozi simply went missing."
HAJI BALUNYWA
(liquidated in September 1972), who was at the time the Administrative Secretary of
Busoga District (the most populous District in the country), and RUHESI(abducted together with Kasigwa)
Busoga District (the most populous District in the country), and RUHESI(abducted together with Kasigwa)
LUME KISADHA
was Personnel Manager at Nyanza Textiles Ltd., Jinja, at the time of his liquidation
in September 1972.
in September 1972.
HENRY KASIGWA
was Town Treasurer of Jinja Municipal Cauncil at the time of his liquidation
in September 1972.
in September 1972.
KAGULIRE KASADHA
A Czech-trained engineer, who at the time of his liquidation in February 1973
was working at Makerere University.
was working at Makerere University.
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Capt. Sam Aswa
Capt. Sam Aswa;
Kibedi's writing to Amin "CAPTAIN ASWA: as Warrant Officer Class II he made the very first official announcement after the coup, reading out the 18 reasons and introducing you to the people of Uganda. Where is he? Liquidated without trial."
Warrant Offier Aswa who read the 18 points ushering in the military dic tatorship, and had been promoted to captain, died. After being rewarded with a huge hardware shop left by an Asian, he sold the stock, left fro Nairobi and lived lavishly in big hotels. When his turn came, the Kenyan Governement repartriated him. He was arrested and taken to Amin. Aswa's crimes were never disclosed. A doctor who saw the body in the mortuary at Mulato Hospital said he was shot in the forehead, the bullet going through the back of the neck. However the postmortem report in the Voice of Uganda said he died of shock.
Are you related to Aswa, are you one of his children? What is your take on this? Do you have any information?. Please write.
Kibedi's writing to Amin "CAPTAIN ASWA: as Warrant Officer Class II he made the very first official announcement after the coup, reading out the 18 reasons and introducing you to the people of Uganda. Where is he? Liquidated without trial."
Warrant Offier Aswa who read the 18 points ushering in the military dic tatorship, and had been promoted to captain, died. After being rewarded with a huge hardware shop left by an Asian, he sold the stock, left fro Nairobi and lived lavishly in big hotels. When his turn came, the Kenyan Governement repartriated him. He was arrested and taken to Amin. Aswa's crimes were never disclosed. A doctor who saw the body in the mortuary at Mulato Hospital said he was shot in the forehead, the bullet going through the back of the neck. However the postmortem report in the Voice of Uganda said he died of shock.
Are you related to Aswa, are you one of his children? What is your take on this? Do you have any information?. Please write.
Haji Ali Kisekka
Haji Ali Kisekka; Pioneer Journalist, Deputy Minister in the East African Community
Augustine Kamya
Augustine Kamya; Founder of the National Movement that organized the economic boycott of the late 1950s. Businessman, Kampala
David Ocaya
Murdered in 1972
David Ocaya; Corporation Secretary, Lint Marketing Board
David Ocaya; Corporation Secretary, Lint Marketing Board
Social Origins of Violence in Uganda, 1964-1985
By A. KasoziPatrick Ruhinda
Barrister
Murdered in 1972
Murdered in 1972
Social Origins of Violence in Uganda, 1964-1985
By A. KasoziJames Bwogi
Director UTV.
TV viewers vividly recall the drama he staged on the occasion of the rmoval of the bronze casting of Obote's sculpture from the archway of the approach to the Uganda Parliament buildings. He demonstrated his production ability and rhythimically ortrayed the dislike for Obote the villain, and glorified the new regime. One would have thought his programme meritted an appreciation or a reward. Instead,, soon after and for an unknown offence, Bwogi was killed by the same people he had glorified. His real crime was never made public and he was soon forgotten by friends and foes alike.
TV viewers vividly recall the drama he staged on the occasion of the rmoval of the bronze casting of Obote's sculpture from the archway of the approach to the Uganda Parliament buildings. He demonstrated his production ability and rhythimically ortrayed the dislike for Obote the villain, and glorified the new regime. One would have thought his programme meritted an appreciation or a reward. Instead,, soon after and for an unknown offence, Bwogi was killed by the same people he had glorified. His real crime was never made public and he was soon forgotten by friends and foes alike.
Brig. Hussein
Deputy to Amin at the time of coup
it is important to point out that the Army Chief of Staff, Brigadier Hussein is among the first non Acholi or Lango officer known to have been killed; he was severely beaten and his severed head was delivered in an armoured personnel carrier (APC) at Amin’s residence, later known as the “Command Post”.
it is important to point out that the Army Chief of Staff, Brigadier Hussein is among the first non Acholi or Lango officer known to have been killed; he was severely beaten and his severed head was delivered in an armoured personnel carrier (APC) at Amin’s residence, later known as the “Command Post”.
Mohammed Hassan
Chief of CID under Obote
On 5th feb 1971, Hassan was killed and his body is believed to have been delivered to Amin.
Godfrey Kiggala
Foreign Service official -murdered presumably because of an affair with one of Amin's secret mistress
Jimmy Parma
Photographer with the Voice of Uganda was murdered after he took pictures of Bloch's body. His body was found riddled with bullets and lacerated by knife wounds.
Brigadier Guwedeko
Brig. Smutts Guwedeko; Alleged compliance in Okoya murder
Airforce Commander.
Killed
Airforce Commander.
Killed
Tuesday, 1 January 2008
Express FC Victims
Express Football club became known as "Club of the dead" because so many of its officials and supporters had ben murdered. In any Army-Express match the army team had to win If it lost, the crowd would be in for a beating for being anti-army.
Mass Murder (Mutukula)
Immediately after the coup, about 800 officers from the police, army and obote's secret police, GSU had ben arrested and detained in Luzira prison. Among them was a friend of mine who told me what happened. On december 29th 1971 after almost a year's detention and many futile attempts to have them released, they were all blindfolded and transferred by buses under army escort to Mutukula prison. There 45 officers and between 250 noncommissioned officers were slaughtered. They were buried by those who still survived. On January 25th the first anniversary of the coup, Amin announced a general amnesty for all detainees....... H.Kyemba
Mass Murder (Jinja)
Hundreds of Acholi and Lango soldiers were murdered in Jinja. The acting commander at Jinja was Colonel Suleiman, a relative of ~Amin's.
Mass Murder (Mbarara)
Hundreds of Acholi and Langi soldiers were massacred in mbarara in early July 1971
Mass Murder (Sudan)
Several hundred people - Soldiers and civillians fled into Sudan intending to join Obote. They were stopped by Sudanese guerrillas and later executed on Amin's orders.
Mass Murder (Lira)
Of the several hundred Langi and Acholi soldiers who had obeyed Amin's call to report back to their barracks at Lira, scores were bayoneted and trhown into the Nile.......H Kyemba
Mass Murder (Malire)
Thirty two senior Langi and Acholi officers were herded into a room and blown up with explosives.
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