Police, UPDF Chiefs Discuss Boosting Education for Officers’ Dependents

The Senior Commissioner of Police (SCP) Ubaldo Bamunoba, the Director of Chief Political Commissar, held a strategic meeting with Brigadier General Richard Karemire, the Chief of Education, Sports, and Culture in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The discussion centered on developing effective strategies to promote formal education for the dependents of police officers. The […]

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POLICE DOG LEADS TO RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY AND ARREST OF SUSPECTS IN NTUNGAMO DISTRICT

On August 22, 2024, Nasumba Hawa from Nyamunuka Central Ward in Nyamunuka Town Council, Ntungamo District, reported the theft of speakers and a TV. The case was filed at Nyamunuka Police Station, and officers responded by deploying a police sniffer dog. The canine led the officers to a bar owned by Tumanyanire, who was still […]

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Police Spouses Empowered to Take Charge of Their Financial Future

In a bid to promote financial independence and empowerment among police families, the Directorate of Chief Political Commissar organized a meeting with male police officers’ spouses to discuss finances and family welfare. The meeting, that was held today 8th July, 2024 at Uganda Police Headquarters in Naguru, was attended by representatives from various barracks, SACCOS, […]

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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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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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POLICE CONTINUES PROVIDING SECURITY AND ESCORT SERVICES TO PILGRIMS TREKKING TO NAMUGONGO

As we draw closer to the popular Uganda Martyrs day, we wish to inform the public, that all pilgrims, who are trekking the long journey trail, from different parts of the country and the neighboring countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC, are all safe. This year 2024, we have registered an increase […]

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CID HEADQUARTERS CAUTIONS PUBLIC AGAINST A NEW GROUP OF IMPOSTER CALL FRAUDSTERS TARGETING VICTIMS

The Directorate of CID is actively investigating a new racket of fraudsters behind imposter phone calls, who impersonate or masquerade as VIPs, prominent government personnel and or business persons, billing officers at Utility Companies of Electricity, Water etc. Several members of the public have experienced a deluge of imposter calls, for wedding contributions, utility bills, […]

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Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety Annual Performance Report 2023

This report provides an annual account of the state of traffic and road safety situation in the country for the year 2023. It highlights that the trend of road traffic deaths is in the increase on Uganda. The burden of road traffic deaths is largely borne by pedestrians, passengers on boda bodas and the riders […]

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POLICE K9 PERFORMS 5,128 TRACKINGS DURING JANUARY TO MARCH 2024; AS 13 MORE DISTRICTS GET EARMARKED FOR K9 SERVICES

As you are all aware, the police K9 is a specialized unit of the Police Force, that supports other police departments and units, to prevent, detect and investigate crime. This is done through the use of specifically bred service dogs, which undergo extensive training, that enables them to assist their human partners or handlers, with […]

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