SWIFT POLICE RESPONSE LEADS TO ARREST OF TWO ARMED ROBBERS AND RECOVERY OF A PISTOL IN BWEBAJJA

The Territorial Police in KMP South and Bwebajja CPS, responded to a disturbance call, on the 6.06.2024, at around 11pm, from Mbadiremu Maria, a 28 year old, mobile money dealer and shop owner, in Bwebajja cell, after she was attacked and robbed, by a thug armed with a pistol. The victim was approached by Bugaya […]

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POLICE HABARI MAGAZINE 18TH EDITION

The latest Police Habari Magazine (Apr-June, 2024) is here. We celebrated the new leadership of the Uganda Police Force as shown on our cover page. Find attached full Magazine Police Magazine HABARI 18th Edition (1)-compressed_compressed We share the insights into the take over ceremony presided over by the Hon. Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj. Gen […]

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TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR TORTURE AND ATTEMPTED MURDER OF 16 YEAR OLD VICTIM, WHOM THEY BURIED ALIVE

The Territorial Police in Rwizi Region and Mbarara CPS, have in custody, two suspects identififed as Kamuhanda Evans, aged 17 and Kamukama Apollo, aged 43, of Kaliba cell Bubaare sub-county, for the alleged torture and Attempted Murder of Amanya Charles, a 16 year old, peasant of Kabujye cell, Sheema district, on the 28.05.2024 at around […]

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THE UGANDA MARTYRS DAY CELEBRATION WAS LARGELY PEACEFUL AND SUCCESSFUL

The Leadership of the Joint Security Agencies would like to once again, applaud all security personnel and stakeholders, who in their areas of responsibility, enabled a very peaceful, safe and secure, Uganda Martyrs Day Celebration in Namugongo, Nakiyanja and at Mamre Prayer Center. From a security point of view, the Martyrs Day Celebrati-ons, were very […]

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2 SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR MOUNTING AN ILLEGAL ROAD BLOCK AND EXTORTION OF MONEY FROM TRANSPORTERS 

The Territorial Police in Adjumani has in custody two suspects for staging an illegal road block and extorting money from locals at Indriani village, Lewa Parish in Adjumani, that occurred on the 30.05.2024. The suspects improvised a locally nail made barrier for blocking the road and started targeting businessmen and charcoal dealers, transporting their goods […]

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POLICE HALTS NUP CONSULTATIVE ACTIVITIES AFTER DEADLY TRAFFIC INCIDENT.

Today the 31st of May 2024, at about 1000hrs at St Lawrence College, Maya, along Kampala Masaka Highway, a fatal accident occurred leading to the loss of lives of three people and many others injured. The injured were taken to medical facilities yet to be identified by police. The accident involved 02 motor vehicles and […]

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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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