As the joint task teams continue to safeguard pilgrims at Namugongo for today’s Martyrs Day celebrations, we are also registering more people arriving at the Anglican and Catholic shrines. However, some of these are wrong elements. We have so far registered four cases of theft of phones, one of stealing from a motor vehicle and […]
Continue ReadingSixty-one (61) officers from Uganda Police Force are taking part in the ongoing 12th East African Community Armed Forces Field Pre Exercise Clinic (Ushirikiano Imara 2022) that is currently taking place at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center in Jinja City. The Officers join officers from UPDF and Uganda Prisons service and key civilian components. […]
Continue ReadingOur attention has been drawn to a video making rounds on social media, where our officers from the Field Force Unit are seen assaulting a civilian, even after handcuffing him. We regret that our own officers acted in such an unprofessional manner, outside of their training and the discipline of the Force. Their actions are […]
Continue ReadingPolice in Masindi have in custody Ekou Simon, a 38-year-old security guard working with Blue whale security company ltd for shooting and causing the death of a journalist. The incident happened today 01/06/2022 when the suspect was on guard duty at Coca cola depot, Masindi branch, Central division in Masindi District. It is alleged that […]
Continue ReadingDuring the previous week, two incidents of murders by siblings, were registered in Isingiro and Wakiso district, respectively. The police in Isingiro has in custody, a one Abahe David, a 28-year-old, resident of Omukihangire cell, Bungongi Parish, Nyakitunda cell, for the murder of his younger brother, Abasa Joshua, aged 16, after he demanded for his […]
Continue ReadingAs you are all aware, this years Martyrs Day Celebrations will be held on the 3rd June, 2022, at the Holy Shrines and Sites in Namugongo. We have four different venues, where one expects pilgrims to gather and these include; Namugongo Catholic Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo the Anglican Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo and Mamra Prayer Centre. In […]
Continue ReadingThe IGP has applauded the Police and Sister Security Agencies for providing protective coverage to pilgrims trekking on foot, as part of the religious tradition, to renew their faith while commemorating the Uganda Martyrs. Several pilgrims from the districts of Kasese, Kabale, Hoima, Masaka, Mityana, Luweero, Lugazi, Lira, Nebbi, Arua, Kitgum, Tororo were safely escorted, […]
Continue ReadingA total of 355 accidents occurred during this period and out of these 52 accidents were fatal, 201 were serious and 102 were minor. Victims There were 328 accident victims during this period and out of these 60 people died and 268 sustained injuries. For the period of 15th may 2022 to 21st may 2022 […]
Continue ReadingThe territorial Police at Kira Division is currently investigating the death of a pilgrim identified as Arinitwe Jack line, 49 a peasant at Katokori Village, Kyanarwa Parish, Katanda sub-county in Rubirizi District. The incident happened today 30/05/2022 at about 11:30 am in Namugongo Parish, Kira Municipality Wakiso District. The deceased was among the 90 pilgrims […]
Continue ReadingIn an effort to promote sporting activities and forster talent development, Uganda Police Force has donated an assortment of sports equipment to the youth of Paidha District. These included 10 footballs, 10 netballs, 18 pairs of football jerseys, 15 pairs netball jerseys, 2 football goal nets, 37 training cones, 2 pairs of goalkeeper gloves, 2 […]
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