IGP Assures Parliament’s Human Rights Committee of UPF’s Commitment to Protecting Citizens’ Rights

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, today appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights, chaired by Hon. Ouma Willy, to address matters concerning human rights observance and policing in Uganda. The IGP was accompanied by the Top Police Management, who joined him in the engagement with the Committee. In his remarks, the […]

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Police Strengthen GBV Response Through Training of Trainers Course

Today, ACP Byabagye Moses, Head of Training under the Human Resource Development Directorate, officially opened a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) course on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Management at the Police Senior Command and Staff College, Bwebajja. The training brings together Regional Training Officers from across the country and is aimed at equipping them with […]

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SUSPECTED FORGED POLICE WARRANT CARDS IN DIVISION A, ENTEBBE MUNICIPALITY, WAKISO DISTRICT

On Saturday, 29 August 2026, between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., three suspects allegedly entered an apartment in Division A, Entebbe Municipality and proceeded directly to a foreign investor. The suspects, who were dressed in civilian clothing and purported to be police officers on official duty, allegedly demanded the complainant’s passport and an unspecified sum […]

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ARREST OF 16 SUSPECTS, INCLUDING FOUR POLICE OFFICERS, OVER A USD 4,000,000 FAKE GOLD FRAUD SCHEME

In July 2025, a businessman from Dubai lodged a complaint alleging that one Asiimwe Moses and accomplices, operating under the company name Real Sunnex Ltd, fraudulently obtained USD 4,000,000 from him through a fake gold transaction. Upon further engagement with the complainant, police established that the suspects were expecting to receive an additional USD 4,000,000 […]

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STATEMENT ON A SHOOTING INCIDENT AT NDEJJE KANAABA, MAKINDYE SABAGAGO

The Uganda Police Force has registered and commenced investigations into a shooting incident that occurred on 29 August 2026 at at around 7:30 a.m. at Ndejje Kanaaba, within Katwe Police Division. Preliminary information indicates that police officers from Ndejje Police Station had been deployed to provide security during the National Cleaning Day community exercise in […]

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STATEMENT ON NATIONAL CLEANING DAY MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

Earlier this week, during the Monday press briefing, we informed the public that Saturday, 29 August 2026, is National Cleaning Day. We once again call upon all members of the public to participate in the exercise and to play their part in keeping their neighbourhoods clean, safe and healthy. We further clarify that, during the […]

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ARREST OF ASIIMWE CHRISTIAN, ALSO KNOWN AS DON CHRIS, OVER ALLEGED FRAUDULENT LABOUR RECRUITMENT

We confirm the arrest of Asiimwe Christian, also known as Don Chris, who was a director of the defunct labor recruitment company Sky Pins,in connection with allegations of obtaining money by false pretences and fraudulent labour recruitment. The suspect was arrested at approximately 0200 hours on 27 August 2026 at a bar in Zana, Makindye-Ssabagabo […]

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POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS OVER AGGRAVATED ROBBERY IN KAJJANSI

Kajjansi Police Division, has arrested two suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred on 21st August 2026 in Sekiwunga Cell, Kitende Ward, Kajjansi Town Council, Wakiso District. The suspects, who were reportedly armed with pangas, attacked occupants at a home and robbed them of several items. Police arrested the first suspect, Kakoza Derrick, […]

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POLICE MAKE BREAKTHROUGH IN INVESTIGATION INTO MOTORCYCLE ROBBERIES IN KAMPALA

Police in the Kampala Metropolitan Area have made a breakthrough in investigations into motorcycle robberies following an intelligence-led operation conducted on 25 August 2026 at about 1700hrs in the Ndeeba area, under Katwe Division, Kampala District. The operation, which followed public outcry over the increasing theft of motorcycles, has so far resulted in the arrest […]

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STATE MINISTER FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE VISIT POLICE HEADQUARTERS

Today, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Hon. Juma Witonze Kisekka, together with members of the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee of Parliament, paid a courtesy visit to Uganda Police Force Headquarters in Naguru. The delegation was received by the Inspector General of Police, who briefed the Members of Parliament on the Force’s ongoing […]

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