The Regional Police Commander(RPC) West Nile Region, ACP Eddie Sserunjogi congratulates the people of West Nile upon peaceful new year celebrations, and he appreciates the high level of cooperation that existed between Police and the community, via sharing of timely information that helped to minimize criminalities through out the celebrations. Unlike in the past where […]
Continue ReadingOn the 29/12/2022 at around 1000c, traffic officers at Katonga Check point in Kayabwe town council Mpigi district impounded a taxi Reg No UBM 711K (Drone, grey in colour) on overloading charges as it was carrying excess passengers, 26 in number (including the driver). They included 24 Burundians – 01 female and 02 Ugandans (a […]
Continue ReadingThe Territorial Police in KMP/North in coordination with the Professional Standards Unit, has two police officers in custody, for withdrawing from duty without permission, to execute, civil matters. The officers who included; PC Wako Michael and PC Bwire Kevin, both attached to Kawempe Police Station, left their beat, after they were hired by a one […]
Continue ReadingThe Territorial Police in KMP South and Katwe Division have arrested the promoter of a New Year concert at Freedom City Hall, that led to a stampede that has so far killed 10 concert goers. The incident happened on the 1.01.2022 at around 00.10hrs, at Freedom City in Namasuba where about 400 revellers and concert […]
Continue ReadingWe wish to inform the public that the End of Year and New Year celebrations, were spread out in more than 3000 venues across the country, that included 1618 fireworks displays, were generally successful, apart from a tragic incident that occurred at Freedom City, Namasuba, where 10 people died from a stampede. Apart from the […]
Continue ReadingThe joint security forces have conducted a successful operation against armed criminal cells at Nakabale and Lokorok trading centers in Kotido District. On 29 Dec 2022, at around 1530Hrs, an intelligence-led operation by joint security forces disrupted armed cattle rustlers who were planning to go and raid animals in Kaabong District. As a result, fruitful […]
Continue ReadingJournalist Mr. Dickson Mubiru of Ono ye Bwiino News Publications which also runs the Grape Vine online Publications was today arrested by Police on allegations of criminal defamation. A general inquiry file was opened at Kiira Division to investigate allegations that he defamed Mr. Hamis Kiggundu in his various publications. Mr. Mubiru was informed about […]
Continue ReadingOn New Year Eve, we expect major displays of fireworks at selected venues. The displays include; a string of firecrackers, close proximity and special events fireworks. Only contractors licensed under Explosive Act, shall display fireworks following standard fireworks displays. These include; Fire works 7000, M/S Sky Flames {U] Ltd, M/S Quality Lighting [U} Ltd, M/S […]
Continue ReadingOn the 12th of June 2022 one Byarugaba Justus was allegedly robbed by a group of thugs using violence that occasioned grievous bodily harm on the victim. A case of Aggravated Robbery was subsequently registered at cps vide CRB 987/22. This happened when he went to Kiseka market on the fateful day to repair his […]
Continue ReadingThe Leadership of the Joint Security Agencies has applauded all security personnel who effectively secured the Christmas Holiday and Festivities across the country. Reports from all our jurisdictions indicate that the festivities were generally peaceful without any incidents of major security significance. At least millions of Christian’s gathered in churches and other places of worship […]
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