TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN MURDER OF GULU UNIVERSITY STUDENT

The territorial police in Gulu Central Police Station (CPS), Aswa West Region, have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Ocen Bosco Ngire, a 23-year-old student of Gulu University. On the night of 10 October 2026, Ocen John Bosco Ngire, a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree, majoring in Literature at […]

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POLICE CONDUCT COMMUNITY SENSITISATION IN KALAGI TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY AND PREPARE FOR LC1 RE-ELECTIONS

Yesterday, 14 October 2026, Police conducted a community sensitisation exercise in Kalagi, Nakifuma Town Council, Mukono District, to strengthen community-police relations, promote crime prevention, and enhance public awareness of security matters. The team was led by the Deputy Commander, Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP), ACP Twishime Gerald, and comprised officers from KMP Operations, the Community Liaison […]

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DEATHS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA

Police recorded two deaths and damage to property following heavy rains in parts of the Kampala Metropolitan Area on 11 October 2026. In Bulabira Zone, police recovered the body of an unidentified man, estimated to be aged between 22 and 28, from a drainage trench. He is suspected to have been swept to the location […]

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UPDATE ON OPERATIONS AGAINST THE THEFT OF PDM FUNDS

The Uganda Police Force, with other law enforcement agencies, is is conducting operations to identify, arrest and prosecute suspects accused of stealing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds. PDM is a flagship government initiative designed to facilitate the transition of subsistence households into the monetary economy. Funding is distributed via SACCOs at the parish level. Theft […]

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OPERATIONS AGAINST ILLEGAL CHARCOAL DEALING IN NORTHERN UGANDA

Inter-agency enforcement of Executive Order No. 3 of 2023 (19 May 2023) is underway. It bans charcoal burning and trade in West Nile, Northern Uganda, Karamoja and Teso sub-Region. In Amuru District, an operation was conducted on 6 October 2026 in Pabbo Town Council, Opara Sub- County and Atiak Town Council. In Pabbo Town Council, […]

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TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH SUSPECTED SERIAL RITUAL MURDERS – NYENDO CPS

The Territorial Police in Nyendo Division, Masaka East, have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Natukunda Jackline, a resident of Lukaya, and other related murder cases. On 29th September 2026, a human head wrapped in a white polythene bag was reportedly dumped at Kako Cell, along the Kako–Mukungwe Road in Nyendo-Mukungwe Division. […]

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STATEMENT ON GAS CYLINDER EXPLOSION IN IREDA CENTRAL PARK, LIRA CITY, CLAIMING TWO LIVES AND INJURING THREE PEOPLE

The Territorial Police in North Kyoga Region, at Lira City East Division, are investigating a fatal gas cylinder explosion that claimed the lives of two mechanics and left three other people injured at Ireda Central Park Cell, Lira City, on 10 October 2026 at approximately 1800 hours. The deceased have been identified as Okabo James […]

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Police Investigate Triple Murder in Kyegegwa as Sniffer Dog Leads to Arrest of Two Suspects

Police in Kyegegwa District are investigating a triple murder that occurred on 7 October 2026 at Karokalungi LC I, Kyamagaba Parish, Nkanja Sub-county, Kyegegwa District, in which three people were brutally killed. The deceased have been identified as Kansiime Christine, 28, her daughter, Miracle, aged one year and three months, and Joan A, 19, a […]

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INTELLIGENCE-LED OPERATION ON THE NORTHERN BYPASS

Following intelligence gathered regarding suspected criminal activities along the Northern Bypass, particularly around Busega and Kyengera Flyover, an intelligence-led operation was conducted on 7 October 2026, between 1900hrs and 2300hrs, to address suspected criminal activity during the evening traffic hours. The operation covered the following areas: – Northern Bypass; – Busega Fish Market, including cinema […]

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POLICE RECOVER KIDNAPPED CHILD AND STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE IN WAKISO

Police at Nansana have arrested and detained two suspects in connection with the alleged kidnapping for ransom of a 10-year-old child and the theft of motor vehicle registration number UA 229AR, a silver Subaru Impreza. Both the child and the vehicle have been recovered. The incident occurred on 4 October 2026 at about 1400hrs in […]

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