Joint security forces from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have today, Sunday, April 12, 2026, successfully recovered an illegal firearm during an intelligence-led operation. The operation led to the forceful recovery of one SMG rifle with a single round of ammunition from Lolem Lopusiteba, a 68-year-old male resident […]
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Police at Kajansi are actively investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a one year old baby by alleged poisoning that ocurred during the night of 10.04.2026 in Katwe cell Nakawuka parish Kajjansi town council Wakiso district. The deceased has been identified as Balisala promise 1year old female . It’s alleged that for the last two […]
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Police in Entebbe have successfully recovered a pistol during an intelligence-led operation conducted on 11th April 2026 in the areas of Wamala, Buzzi, Lutaba, and Ssisa Village in Wakiso District. The operation targeted houses under construction in Hossana Estate and Jomayi Estate, as well as known gambling points. This operation followed public outcry regarding an […]
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Police in East Kyoga Region have made significant progress in investigating an aggravated robbery and murder by shooting that claimed the life of Kokunda Patricia, a 36-year-old businesswoman and mobile money operator in Soroti City. The incident occurred on 3rd April 2026, at around 4:40 a.m. near Goalman Supermarket along Station Road, when unidentified assailants […]
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The #Easter season concluded peacefully across the country, with large turn ups in churches and successful Way of the Cross processions, all conducted without major incident. The Uganda Police Force appreciates the cooperation shown by the public and religious leaders throughout the period. In addition, police and sister security agencies conducted intelligence-led and disruptive operations […]
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In Regards to the incident of GGABA DAY CARE CENTRE, the suspect OKELLO CHRISTOPHER ONYUM is being processed. His file will be submitted to the @ODPPUGANDA for perusal and advice. There is a video of a woman who alleges that the suspect murdered her child and some how got off the hook. We have picked […]
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The UPF wishes to update the public on the ongoing investigations into the aggravated robbery and murder by shooting of Kokunda Patricia, which was earlier brought to your attention. On 03/04/2026 at about 0440hours, the victim was attacked, robbed, and fatally shot by armed assailants at Teso Coach Park along Station Road near Goalman Supermarket […]
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Today, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at around 1100 hours, the Police in Ggaba responded to a distress call reporting an individual allegedly attacking children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare centre located in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City. Responding officers managed to arrest the suspect at the scene, identified as 39‑year‑old Okello […]
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In 2025, a total of 196,405 cases were reported to Police compared to 218,715 in 2024, which represents a 10.2% reduction. Out of the reported cases, 115,301 were submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions from which 79,291 were taken to Court. A total of 24,899 cases secured convictions, with 31,732 persons […]
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The Territorial Police in Luwero District have successfully recovered 68 head of cattle and arrested three suspects in connection with cattle theft in Kigumbya Village, Kamira Sub-County, Luwero District. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating that a group of suspects was in the process of transferring the stolen cattle to a potential buyer. Acting swiftly […]
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