The Uganda Police Force would like to confirm the arrest of the Butambala County legislator, Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. He is currently in police custody and will be arraigned before court in due course. His arrest is in connection with recent iThe Uganda Police Force would like to confirm the arrest of the Butambala County […]
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Security agencies remain fully committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens during and after the elections. On 22nd January 2026, elections will be held for Lord Mayor, Lord Councillors, and District Chairperson. In this regard, joint security operations and deployments are ongoing across the metropolitan area. The priority of the security forces remains the […]
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Security Agencies have apprehended Musana Ivan a 20-year-old male following the circulation of a video on social media in which he is seen wearing a military jacket and making inciting statements. Preliminary investigations have established that Musana is not a member of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces. Findings further indicate that the suspect falsely presented […]
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Police in Isingiro District have made a major breakthrough in the murder of Karuhanga Gordon, a 48-year-old resident of Rugaara Cell, Kagarama Parish, Kagarama Sub-county, Isingiro District. Following a report of the incident, Police promptly responded with a team comprising homicide detectives, Scenes of Crime Officers, and a K-9 unit. At the scene, a thorough […]
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This briefing provides an update on the road safety situation during the festive season, covering the period 22nd to 28th December 2025. During this period, lives were sadly lost and others injured as a result of road traffic crashes. However, despite the increased traffic volume associated with the festive season, the number of crashes registered […]
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Overall, the security situation across the country during the Christmas period remained peaceful, with no major incidents of security breach reported. Only a few isolated criminal cases were registered, alongside a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of seven members of one family. With just two days to the New Year 2026, we extend […]
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Today, 17th December 2025, the NUP presidential candidate, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi, was scheduled to conduct campaign rallies in Katakwi District at Toroma Primary School and Toroma Town Council, Ocorimongin Primary School (Katakwi Town Council), and Usuk Sub-county. In Kapelebyong District, the scheduled venue was Kapelebyong Primary School, Kapelebyong Town Council. In Amuria District, the previously […]
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As we usher in the Christmas festive season, the Uganda Police Force warmly extends greetings to all Ugandans and visitors. With only 10 days to Christmas and 17 days to the New Year 2026, we wish everyone peace, joy, and shared celebration. All security agencies are on heightened alert to ensure that people across the […]
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As we approach the festive season, the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has intensified operations aimed at ensuring a safe and enjoyable festive period for all road users. These operations, code-named “Arrive Alive,” are being conducted countrywide to curb road crashes and enforce compliance with traffic laws. In the past one week, a total […]
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Our attention has been drawn to a post circulating in the media regarding the death of Otim Leon Joshua, a 16-year-old student and resident of Customs Corner Cell, Bardeg Layibi Division, Gulu City. We wish to clarify the circumstances surrounding this incident as follows: On 06/12/2025, at around 1700hrs, Otim Leon Joshua left home, informing […]
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