MIN OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS LAYS STRATEGY TO CURB TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

The Coordination Office for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Office (COPTIP) has successfully crafted a communication strategy, a significant step in Uganda’s fight against trafficking in persons. The move has been endorsed by the National Task Force Committee against trafficking in persons Chaired by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Internal Affairs organized by the coordination […]

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DIGP KATSIGAZI CALLS FOR VIGILANCE BY CITY TRADERS

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP)  Maj. General Tumusiime Katsigazi on Thursday 10th August, 2023, held a meeting with traders comprising of business individuals from around the city. This happened at the Royal Complex building in downtown Kampala. The objective of the meeting was to enhance awareness, safety, and security for both business people and […]

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POLICE OFFICER CHARGED TO COURT FOR AGGRAVATED HUMAN TRAFFICKING

The SGBV/TIP Department of CID Headquarters, working in coordination with the Territorial police in KMP South, have today, 10.08.2023, charged D/SP Arinaitwe Gilbert Bwana, a CI officer, on criminal changes of trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation, at Buganda Road court. The suspect, who brought the 23 year old, female victim from Ntungamo District to […]

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SUSPECTED DROWNING IN BUSABALA, WAKISO DISTRICT

At approximately 1:30 PM on August 9, 2023, Kibiri Police Station received information from an anonymous source regarding a suspected drowning incident in the Busabala-Kazi zone of Makindye Ssabagabo Division, Wakiso District. The Officer in Charge was notified of the situation. It is alleged that the incident had taken place at around 1:00 PM. The […]

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POLICE TO WORK CLOSELY WITH PROPRIETORS AND MANAGERS AT ALL FOOTBALL SCREENING VENUE

As you are all aware, the 2023/2024 English Premiership, is slated to commence on Friday, 11.08.2023, with a football match between Manchester City and Burnley. As always, all our territorial commanders, have been tasked to work closely, with all proprietors and managers of social entertainment places like bars, pubs, restaurants, hotels, gardens, night clubs, etc, […]

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POLICE RECOVERS GUN THAT WAS TERRORISING RESIDENTS IN KAJJANSI

The Territorial Police in KMP South and Kajjansi Police Station, have in custody a one Okello Ben, a former Private Security Guard, for the robbery of an SAR gun on the 28.07.2023 at around 8:30pm, from two private guards of TIME COP Security, at their guard point at Go Cult Sports Recreation Centre, Neziba Cell, […]

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4 SUSPECTS TO BE CHARGED TO COURT FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FORESTRY PRODUCTS

The Territorial Police in Ssezibwa Region and Lugazi CPS, have in custody 4 suspects, scheduled to appear in court for the alleged illegal possession and dealing in forestry products. The 4 suspects include; WO Ntumwisho Temteo, a 51 year old military driver and resident of Mbuya Army barracks, Serunja Jordan, a 23 year old, resident […]

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UPF TO SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH RAJAGIRI HOSPITAL, KOCHI – INDIA

A police delegation led by the IGP will be travelling to KOCHI INDIA, to finalise the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Uganda Police Force and Rajagiri Hospital, Kochi-India; for the provision of specialised medical services to the personnel of the UPF. This is a significant welfare step, where Rajagiri hospital in fostering […]

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NOTORIOUS GANG LEADER TO BE CHARGED WITH 13 COUNTS OF AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

The Directorate of Crime Intelligence in coordination with the territorial teams in KMP and Greater Masaka, have connected a notorious gang leader, identified as Mbaziira Ronald, alias Magezi, a 24 year old, resident of Ngobe Bunamwaya, to 13 cases of Aggravated Robbery, 8 within Kampala area and an additional 5 cases in the Greater Masaka […]

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POLICE OFFICER CHARGED IN DISCIPLINARY COURT FOR DISCREDITABLE CONDUCT

The Territorial Police in Bukedi South and Butaleja district, have charged to court a one AIP Odongo Raphael, a 40 year old, police officer attached to Busolwe police station, in Butaleja district, after he was captured in a video which went viral, aggressively pushing a one Aweny Teddy, a 60 year old, female adult and […]

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