RECOVERY OF 143 SUSPECTED STOLEN SMARTPHONES AND ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS

Police has conducted a successful intelligence-led operation within the Kampala Metropolitan area, leading to the recovery of 143 suspected stolen smartphones, the majority of which are iPhones, and the arrest of three suspects believed to be part of an organised mobile phone theft and trafficking network. The arrested suspects have been identified as: • Tumusiime […]

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Murder Suspect Arrested in Kween District

Territorial Police in Siipi have arrested a murder suspect following a successful canine-led operation in Kayabai Village, Aloman Parish, Kaptum Sub-county, Kween District. The suspect, identified as Chewanjeli Paul, a resident of Chesakat Village, Tabagon Parish, Binyinyi Sub-county, Kween District, is currently in police custody in connection with the murder of Bushendish Micheal, 65, a […]

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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER VIRAL VIDEO RELATED TO CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES ALONG JINJA ROAD

On 25 June 2026 at about 12:00 noon, officers from Banda Police Post arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video circulating on social media, including on X, in which the individual appeared to make references to criminal activities allegedly taking place along Jinja Road and within Banda. The suspect was identified as Wafula […]

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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO MOTOR VEHICLE

Police in Kawempe have arrested Katongole Anthony, also known as “Chicken Chicken,” in connection with a case of malicious damage to a motor vehicle. The arrest follows a viral video circulating on social media platforms, which allegedly shows the suspect damaging a Toyota Mark X, registration number UBM 696S, belonging to Sali Sharif, also known […]

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CP Kulayige Opens Two-Day Workshop on Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Today, CP Kulayige Hillary, the Deputy Director of the Chief Political Commissariat, opened a two-day workshop on Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) at Police Headquarters, Naguru. While delivering his remarks, CP Kulayige emphasized the importance of handling SGBV victims with utmost care, noting that the methods used during engagement and interviewing significantly influence both […]

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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER THEFT OF COFFEE PRODUCE IN MBARARA CITY

Police at Kitaba, Kicwamba Village, Nyakayojo Sub-county, Mbarara City South Division are holding one suspect identified as Asiimwe Darias in connection with the alleged theft of coffee produce from a resident of the same area. On Tuesday, 23rd June 2026, at about 0800 hours, the complainant went to harvest coffee from his garden. Upon arrival, […]

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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR POSSESSION OF GOVERNMENT STORES IN KAWEMPE

Kampala Metropolitan Police has arrested a 36-year-old man for unlawful possession of suspected government stores following an intelligence-led operation in Kawempe Division. The suspect, Prosper Turinawe, a driver attached to a private security company and resident of Kyebando Central, was arrested on 21st June 2026 after police received information about a man allegedly seen with […]

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POLICE PATROLLERS FOIL ARMED ROBBERY IN NAKAWA; ONE SUSPECT PUT OUT OF ACTION 

Today, 23rd June 2026, Police patrol officers successfully foiled an armed robbery incident in Ssemwogerere Zone, Nakawa Division, Kampala District. Preliminary information indicates that at about 0050 hours, a businessman together with his wife was walking along Mukasa Road when they were intercepted by three armed robbers. The suspects ordered the couple to stop and […]

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POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS OVER THE KIDNAP AND MURDER OF A 7-YEAR-OLD IN KYENJOJO

Police in Kyenjojo District are investigating a case of kidnap and murder by strangulation registered on 13 June 2026. The incident is reported to have occurred on 12 June 2026 at around 9:00 p.m. in Isoroma Village, Kitongore Parish, Kisojo Sub-county. Preliminary findings indicate that on the evening of 12 June 2026, Turinayo Osbert (7) […]

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WEEKLY ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY UPDATE

In the past one week, several road traffic crashes were registered across the country, some of which were fatal and resulted in loss of life and serious injuries. Risky road user behaviour, particularly speeding, reckless overtaking, and non-compliance with traffic regulations, continues to be the leading cause of crashes recorded on our roads. Motorcycles (bodabodas) […]

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