David Kisitu, a suspect that has been on the run since December 2020, has been arrested on charges of possession of prohibited wildlife species.The arrest follows a police search mounted in December 2020 after intelligence reports indicated that the car in which he was travelling-UAG 419W, (Toyota Premio), from Bundibujjo had pieces of Ivory. The […]
Continue ReadingA total of 34 officers have today completed a four months Basic K9 Training and Induction course as Dog handlers at the Police K9 Unit Headquarters in Nsambya. The Deputy Director Human Resource Development, Senior Commisioner of Police Elly Womanya, presided over the closing ceremony. SCP Womanya encouraged the participants to put the knowledge and […]
Continue ReadingThe territorial Police in Mpigi is actively investigating circumstances under which human remains of 15 (fifteen) deceased persons, that were exhumed from Kyengera Town Council on the 8/02/2021, by Aisha Kwagala, and transferred for reburial in Busese “A” village, Nkozi sub-county in Mpigi district, were abandoned at the proposed burial ground at around 5:15pm, that […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the announcement by UNEB, allowing pregnant girls in candidate classes to register for their final exams, we would like to warn teachers, parents, fellow students and the public (including neighborhoods), against acts of discrimination and stigmatization of these pregnant girls. You are all aware the Covid-19 period has been burdensome for girls more than […]
Continue ReadingThe UPF is pleased to present the handbook /simplified manual of SOPs on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement agencies during operations. The IGP while presenting the 50.000 copies, revealed that the SOPs specifically deal with the use of force and firearms by law enforcement agencies during operations. He added that adherence […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the most recent ranking of the Uganda Police Force as the “kindest police” in the World, by the world Internal Security and Police Index (WISP), the IGP has come out to thank all officers who conducted themselves professionally, and with great restraint in the course of their duties. The ranking measured the police’s reaction […]
Continue ReadingThe Uganda Police Force runs a quarterly magazine known as the Police Habari Magazine. We are pleased to share with you our latest issue; the fifth edition that examined ICT and Policing in Uganda. The IGP, John Martins Okoth-Ochola (ESQ) in his column guides officers on how ICT enhances policing. In the same issue, we […]
Continue ReadingThe #ExposeTheCorrupt campaign continues tomorrow. Our Director CID, AIGP Grace Akullo will share updates on our efforts in the fight against corruption.
Continue ReadingOur attention has been drawn to a fake advert making rounds on social media about Police recruitment. This is to clarify that we have not issued nor advertised recruitment into the Uganda Police Force. We shall issue a formal communication on our official social media platforms and the media on recruitment in case we are […]
Continue ReadingToday 13th August 2020, Uganda Police Force received personal Protection Equipment from UNICEF in a scientific function held at Police Headquarters, Naguru. The function was presided over by the Director CPC AIGP Asan Kasingye on behalf of the Inspector General of Police. The items received include, Sanitizers, Liquid soap, spraying pumps and buckets. UNICEF was […]
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