THREAT ENVIRONMENT OF TERRORISM STILL IN EXISTENCE

We wish to inform the public that the threats of terrorism within the country, are still serious after successfully recovery of 6 IEDS within the Kampala Metropolitan areas of Mabiito in Nateete, Ngobe – Bunamwaya, Miracle centre and in Lungujja. Out of the 6 suspects, two were release and 4 who are highly linked to […]

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AUSTRALIAN CHARGED TO COURT FOR RAPE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING

The Sexual and Gender Based Violent Department of CID Headquarters, in coordination with the office of the DPP, have charged to court a foreign national with Rape and Trafficking in persons. The suspect, identified as Jones Robert Williams, is an Australian, and Managing Director of Jinja Marine supplies Co. Ltd, who was arraigned in Jinja […]

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5 CRIMINAL GANG MEMBERS BEHIND CATTLE THEFTS IN GREATER BUSHENYI ARRESTED

The Territorial Police in Greater Bushenyi and Sheema district has in custody, 5 suspects who form part of a criminal gang, actively involved in the rampant thefts of cattle in Sheema district, from the month of June to August. These include; Byampangi Allan, alias Mukiga, a 33 year old, mechanic of Kayole cell, Katenga parish, […]

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POLICE GUARDING FATHER WHO KILLED HIS TWO CHILDREN IN KALUNGU, IN HOSPITAL AFTER SUICIDE ATTEMPT

The Territorial Police in Greater Masaka and Kalungu district, are guarding a father, identified as Ssenyondo George, a 37 year old peasant, at Kyamulibwa Health Centre IV, for injuries from an act of attempted suicide, the suspect allegedly killed his two children, aged 5 and 3 years respectively, and attempted to murder a third. As […]

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6 IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES (IEDs) RECOVERED IN TWO DAYS WITHIN THE CBD

As you are all aware on the 3.09.2023, at around 11am, the Joint Police Team of CT, K9, CI and Territorial Police, that was deployed at Miracle Centre, intercepted a terrorist who had disguised as a churchgoer, and recovered an IED, at the main entrance of the Church, in Kayanja Triangle Zone, Lubaga Parish in […]

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JOINT SECURITY OPERATION YIELDS RECOVERY OF 3 GUNS IN KARAMOJA

In a concerted effort by security forces to maintain law and order, three firearms were recovered from the South Karamoja region. Despite the ongoing sensitization about the presidential initiative on voluntary firearm surrender without prosecution, the success has been uneven across various districts. While North Karamoja, including Kotido, Kaabong, Karenga, and Abim, has witnessed positive […]

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING BUST, 179 VICTIMS RESCUED

The Police in Kakiri have arrested a suspect on charges related to human trafficking. On 29 Aug 23, at about 3:00 pm, our officers received intelligence regarding Nasuuna Harriet, a 38-year-old resident of Nampunge village in Kakiri sub-county, Wakiso district who was allegedly involved in the recruitment of people aged 18 and above, purportedly offering […]

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UGANDA BAATI DELIGHTED WITH UPF COLLABORATION

Uganda Baati has expressed gratitude in the partnership and collaboration demonstrated by the Uganda Police Force. This collaborative endeavor was solidified with the official handover of a new office structure at the Duty Free Shop in Nsambya. Uganda Police and Uganda Baati partnered for the latter to supply construction material for its personnel in the […]

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NATIONAL UNITY PLATFORM LEADERS URGED TO HARMONISE THEIR MOBILISATION CAMPAIGNS WITH TERRITORIAL COMMANDERS

As you all aware, the National Unity Platform, will be conducting nationwide mobilisation tours, which include the launching of party offices, mobilisation rallies and meetings in various districts. Under the political party laws, they are mandated to carry out their activities in a regulated manner.  As a result, the UPF leadership has tasked all its […]

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OPERATION #FikaSalaamaExtra LAUNCHED

The Uganda Police Force in partnership with Ministry of Works and Transport, Ministry of Health, Uganda National Roads Authority launched  Operation Fika Salama Extra. This campaign is a special intervention to reduce road crashes in Uganda. According to global status report on Road Safety 2018, 1.35 million people died and 50 million sustained injuries globally. […]

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