Three Suspects Arrested for Shop Breaking and Theft with Help of K9

Police in Mbarara have arrested three suspects in connection with a case of shop breaking and theft reported in Mushunga Cell, Kabwesanga Ward, Rubindi-Ruhumba Town Council, Mbarara District. The suspects have been identified as Ahimbitsibwe Joseph, 28; Tumwiine John, approximately 35; and Muhwezi Robert. On 11 August 2026, the complainant rented a house at Kabwesanga […]

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UPDATE ON THE MURDER OF DAVID OWOR

Kampala Metropolitan Police has made significant progress in the investigations into the murder of David Owor captain of sports club villa, with 17 suspects arrested so far in connection with the incident. The suspects comprise three suspected stolen-phone promoters, five key suspects, and nine associates of the prime suspects. During interrogation, the key suspects disclosed […]

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ROAD SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORT DURING THE HOLIDAY BREAK

As schools begin breaking off for the holiday, the Uganda Police Force, through the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, is reminding school administrators, transport operators, drivers, parents, guardians and students to prioritise safety during school transportation. We are aware that some schools use buses to transport students to designated pick-up points, where they are […]

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POLICE URGES MOTORISTS TO EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION DURING NIGHT TRAVEL

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has registered a number of road traffic crashes across the country during the past one week. These crashes have claimed lives and left several other people injured. The crashes involved Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), including commuter taxis and buses, Sino trucks and other motor vehicles. Preliminary findings indicate […]

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POLICE FOIL ARMED ROBBERY AT GAZ PETRO STATION IN MASINDI; ONE SUSPECT ARRESTED

The Uganda Police Force has foiled an attempted armed robbery at Gaz Petro Station in Central Division, Masindi Municipality, Masindi District, and arrested one suspect. The incident occurred at about midnight when two armed suspects, travelling on motorcycle registration number UGG 529P, reportedly attacked a security guard deployed at the fuel station. The suspects were […]

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BUKWO SHOOTING INVESTIGATIONS: POLICE CAUTIONS PUBLIC AGAINST ATTACKING ARMED OFFICERS

The Uganda Police Force is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at about 1:00 p.m. in Chemusebe Village, Kapchemoken Parish, Brim Sub-County, Bukwo District. Preliminary findings indicate that officers from Giriki Police Station in Kween District travelled to Bukwo to effect an arrest. They coordinated with officers at Riwo Sub-County […]

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POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS, RECOVER STOLEN PHONES IN INVESTIGATION INTO MURDER OF VILLA CAPTAIN OWOR DAVID

Following the murder of Owor David, a captain of Villa Football Club, we would like to update you on the progress of the investigation. It has been established that the deceased was robbed of an iPhone 14 Pro Max. The tracking of the stolen phone has led officers to two suspects: Munyaneza Bashir alias ‘Jemo’, […]

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FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC CRASH AT NAMULANDA CLAIMS TWO LIVES, LEAVES ONE INJURED 

Police confirm a fatal road traffic crash that claimed the lives of Badru Kasirye and Isaac Ndamagye, both employees of Next Media, and left Brian Makona injured. The crash occurred today, 7 August 2026, at about 2:00 a.m., at Namulanda, near Stabex along Entebbe Road. It involved motor vehicles UA 779DE, Toyota Allex, and UAS […]

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UPDATE ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO TWO AGGRAVATED ROBBERY CASES IN ENTEBBE POLICE DIVISION

Kampala Metropolitan Police South has made significant progress in investigating aggravated robbery cases reported between June and August 2026. Through coordinated operations, several suspects have been arrested while investigations into other cases continue. Entebbe Police Division Police linked two aggravated robberies committed on 1st June and 3rd August 2026 to the same criminal group. The […]

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