Police in Luwero have arrested one suspect in connection with a burglary and theft that occurred at Bukuma LC I, Luwero Town Council, Luwero District, while efforts are underway to trace and arrest four other suspects. The incident occurred during the night of 28 July 2026, when the suspects allegedly dug a hole through the […]
Continue ReadingThe Uganda Police Force, through its Directorate of Forensic Services, yesterday conducted a training for journalists on responsible crime reporting, with support from @UNODCEastAfrica and @JLOSUganda. The training, facilitated in partnership with the @ODPPUGANDA and the @JudiciaryUG, equipped media practitioners with the legal, ethical, and professional principles that guide crime and justice reporting, underscoring the […]
Continue ReadingThe Uganda Police Force, working jointly with other security agencies, successfully provided security throughout the Local Council elections held on Tuesday, 28 July 2026. Overall, the electoral process was conducted peacefully across most polling stations nationwide. However, a few areas experienced isolated incidents of violence and electoral-related disturbances, which were promptly responded to by the […]
Continue ReadingPolice at Nsangi have arrested 11 suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery and rape that occurred at Nakirama Cell, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District. The incident happened on 28th July 2026 at about 4:00 a.m., when an unknown assailant reportedly broke into the complainant’s shop before attacking her with a knife. The suspects demanded […]
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As we approach the Local Council elections scheduled for Tuesday, 28 July 2026, with campaigns ending on Monday, 27 July 2026, we wish to remind all candidates, supporters, and members of the public that the electoral process must remain peaceful, lawful, and orderly. The Police together with other security and administrative stakeholders will not tolerate […]
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The Uganda Police Force’s Environmental Protection Police Unit (EPPU), in coordination with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the National Forestry Authority (NFA), has intensified joint operations against the illegal exploitation of forest resources in the West Nile Sub-region. In May 2023, H.E. the President issued Executive Order No. 3 of 2023 on environmental […]
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Police in Kampala Metropolitan North have arrested three suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery and recovered a firearm, magazines, ammunition, and army-like uniforms believed to have been used in the commission of the crime. On 14th July 2026, a group of unknown armed assailants, dressed in army-like uniforms, attacked patrons at a bar in […]
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The Uganda Police Force reminds all members of the public that the National Cleaning Day will be observed on Saturday, 25 July 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. across the country. This exercise is part of the Government of Uganda’s efforts to promote a cleaner environment, improve public health, and prevent diseases associated with poor sanitation. We therefore […]
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In an effort to combat mobile phone theft and the illegal trade in suspected stolen devices, Police continue to conduct intelligence-led operations targeting criminal hotspots across the Kampala Metropolitan Area. Police at Kabalagala Division have recovered 11 suspected stolen mobile phones and arrested one suspect following an intelligence-led operation conducted in Kasanga Parish, Makindye Division, […]
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Police at Katwe have recovered 120 suspected stolen iPhones and arrested four suspects in connection with the possession and dealing of the suspected stolen devices. The investigation stems from an incident that occurred on 16th July 2026, when a police officer’s mobile phone was stolen while he was deployed on duty at Top City Plaza […]
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