The Directorate of Crime Intelligence, in coordination with KMP and Mukono police, carried out an intelligence led operation on the 24.05.2023, and cracked down an organized criminal gang, that had specialized in the vandalism and theft of spare parts from long distance trucks, lorries and trailers that are parked alongside the road, fuel stations, other […]
Continue ReadingAs you are all aware, we have entered the crucial week, of the Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations, that will take place on the 3.06.2023. Millions of pilgrims, well-wishers and faith-based tourists are expected to gather at the Catholic Shrine in Namugongo, the Anglican Shrine at Nakiyanja, Mamre Prayer Centre and the Muslim Shrine at Namugongo. […]
Continue ReadingDuring the previous week, police responded to 5 incidents of shooting, three of which arose out of anger and temperament, and the two out of reckless behavior. As a result, a police officer lost his life in a suicide by shooing, while two other victims were injured, to the thigh and shoulder respectively. They were […]
Continue ReadingUganda Police Force Congratutes parents and school going children upon successfully completing the first term holiday. As children return to school this week, we call upon the general public to strictly observe traffic regulations while using the roads and to report any indiscipline to the nearest Police checkpoint or Police Station. Pedestrians and motorists are […]
Continue ReadingAs always, the IGP has applauded the police and sister security agencies for effectively providing protective cover to pilgrims trekking on foot, as part of the popular annual religious commemoration of the Uganda Martyrs, to purposely renew their faith. Reports from all our territorial commanders indicate that there were no major incidents registered, apart from […]
Continue ReadingThe Inspector General of Police Martins Okoth Ochola has halted the operating licenses for thirty nine Private Security Companies. These companies failed to fulfill some or all of the necessary conditions for license renewal last year(2022) as per Regulation 14(d) of the Police (Control of Private Security Organisations) Regulations 2013. Some of the conditions include; […]
Continue ReadingDuring the previous week, police responded to 3 incidents of shooting, two of which arose out of anger and rage by a police officer in Mbarara and a Saracen security guard in Tororo Municipality. The third shooting was by a police officer in Mukono Municipality, due to a mistaken identity. The investigations so far reveal […]
Continue ReadingThe Directorate of Crime Intelligence in coordination with Iganga Police, on the 19.05.2023, tracked down and recovered a one Ssekajugo Augustine, a 22-year-old, second year student of Dental Surgery at Makerere University, from his hide out in Butama village, Nakalama parish in Iganga district. After an exhaustive search for him, our task teams concluded that […]
Continue ReadingThe CID Anti-Human Trafficking Department in coordination with the Territorial Police in Bulenga – Wakiso, have in custody, a one Paul Alitia of Nakuwadde village, Wakiso sub-county in Wakiso district, for suspected child trafficking. The facts gathered indicate that the police picked intelligence that there were about 13 children being harboured in the home of […]
Continue ReadingAs you are all aware, 3rd June, the popular religious pilgrimage of the Uganda Martyrs, will be celebrated at Namugongo. As expressed, pilgrims from the neighbouring countries of DRC, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan, and those from the furthest districts, have started trekking on foot to Namugongo. It will take them several days. […]
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