ADDITIONAL SECURITY AND SAFETY TIPS FOR THE UGANDA MARTYRS DAY IN NAMUGONGO

As you are all aware, this year’s Martyrs Day Celebrations, will be held on the 3rd June, 2024, at the Holy Shrines and Sites in Namugongo, where millions of pilgrims are expected to gather, at the 3 religious venues of; The Catholic Martyrs Shrine at Namugongo, The Anglican Martyrs Shrine at Nakiyanja and at Mamre […]

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Safety and Security Measures for Uganda Martyrs Pilgrimage to Namugongo on 3rd June

As we approach the revered celebration of the Uganda Martyrs on 3rd June at Namugongo, we are pleased to report that pilgrims from neighboring countries and various districts have already begun arriving. Current Status: No incidents of crime or safety concerns have been reported. Pilgrims are steadily trekking on foot to Kampala, and we are […]

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ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS BETWEEN THE UGANDA POLICE AND NUP LEADERSHIP 

Today, 27th May 2024, the Uganda Police Force met with the National Unity Platform leadership at Police Headquarters Naguru in response to their letter written on 23rd May 2024, protesting against the brutality meted out on them by the Police and Military on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, and the illegal obstruction of their activities. The […]

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TWO VICTIMS FATALLY WOUNDED DURING OBSTRUCTION OF OFFICERS ON LAWFUL DUTY

Last week, the police encountered two incidents of violence against its officers in the course of their lawful duties in Ayivu East Division and Kakumiro respectively. Unfortunately, two lives were lost during the violent attacks against police officers. As the UPF, we remain committed to the rule of law and the protection of all law […]

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POLICE CONTINUES PROVIDING SECURITY AND ESCORT SERVICES TO PILGRIMS TREKKING TO NAMUGONGO

As we draw closer to the popular Uganda Martyrs day, we wish to inform the public, that all pilgrims, who are trekking the long journey trail, from different parts of the country and the neighboring countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC, are all safe. This year 2024, we have registered an increase […]

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RESPONSE TO NUP ON ALLEGED POLICE AND MILITARY BRUTALITY

We do acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 23rd May 2024, UNDER REF NUP/UP/006/2024 on the above captioned subject matter and the alleged illegal obstruction of your activities. We would like to respond as follows; In the letter dated 20th March, 2024 under ref OPS/175/219/01. It was guided that before your planned activities could proceed, […]

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PRESS STATEMENT ON THE TRENDING ELEGU VIDEO (BURNING CAR)

On 7th May 2024 at 9:18 am at Muvule along Gayaza Road opposite Riham Depot, Suubi Balidawa, while driving a black Toyota Wish (registration number UBE 852 E) from Mpererwe towards Kalelwe, knocked and injured a pedestrian identified as Nakabaliki Naome, 58 years old, who was crossing the road to check on her son who […]

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WEEKLY ROAD CRASHES FROM 12TH MAY – 18TH MAY 2024.

During last week 65 people died and 338 sustained injuries. Among the dead were 29 motorcyclists, 18 pedestrians, 07 passengers in motor vehicles, 04 passengers on motor cycles, 03 pedal cyclists, 03 others and 01 Driver.  Motor cycles alone contributed to 45% of the total fatalities. The major crashes of these road crashes were:- Careless […]

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CID HEADQUARTERS CAUTIONS PUBLIC AGAINST A NEW GROUP OF IMPOSTER CALL FRAUDSTERS TARGETING VICTIMS

The Directorate of CID is actively investigating a new racket of fraudsters behind imposter phone calls, who impersonate or masquerade as VIPs, prominent government personnel and or business persons, billing officers at Utility Companies of Electricity, Water etc. Several members of the public have experienced a deluge of imposter calls, for wedding contributions, utility bills, […]

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WIFE ARRESTED FOR THE MURDER BY STABBING OF HER HUSBAND AND SECRETLY KEEPS BODY IN THE BEDROOM

The Crime intelligence Unit in Mukono in liaison with Mukono CPS, carried out an intelligence led operation and arrested, a one Musimenta Ruth, a 30 year old, housewife and employee at NJ Business Solutions, for the murder by stabbing of her husband, Nsubuga James to death; on the night of 17th – 18th May 2024, […]

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