In a concerted effort to curb crime, disrupt criminal activities and dismantle criminal gangs, Police in the Kampala Metropolitan Area conducted a series of intelligence-led and targeted operations on 19 August 2026 between midnyt and 05:00am across several identified crime-prone areas. In Mukono, Police conducted operations in Kamwanyi, Ham Mukasa, Kasokosi, Lwanda, Namanve and surrounding […]
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The Police in Nakaseke district has arrested 22 suspects in connection with the alleged unlawful possession of wildlife species and suspected wildlife products. On 17 August 2026 at about 2300 hours, officers at a snap checkpoint intercepted a white Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UAV 523K, which was carrying hunting equipment, suspected wildlife products and […]
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Police at Katwe are holding five suspects in connection with the theft of a firearm loaded with five rounds of ammunition from a Chinese road construction camp in Bunamwaya, Makindye-Ssabagabo. It is alleged that on 18 August 2026, at around 7:00 a.m., Chandiga Charles, a security guard deployed by Capital Guard and attached to the […]
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Police in Mbarara have arrested three suspects in connection with a case of shop breaking and theft reported in Mushunga Cell, Kabwesanga Ward, Rubindi-Ruhumba Town Council, Mbarara District. The suspects have been identified as Ahimbitsibwe Joseph, 28; Tumwiine John, approximately 35; and Muhwezi Robert. On 11 August 2026, the complainant rented a house at Kabwesanga […]
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Kampala Metropolitan Police has made significant progress in the investigations into the murder of David Owor captain of sports club villa, with 17 suspects arrested so far in connection with the incident. The suspects comprise three suspected stolen-phone promoters, five key suspects, and nine associates of the prime suspects. During interrogation, the key suspects disclosed […]
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The Uganda Police Force has foiled an attempted armed robbery at Gaz Petro Station in Central Division, Masindi Municipality, Masindi District, and arrested one suspect. The incident occurred at about midnight when two armed suspects, travelling on motorcycle registration number UGG 529P, reportedly attacked a security guard deployed at the fuel station. The suspects were […]
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The Uganda Police Force is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at about 1:00 p.m. in Chemusebe Village, Kapchemoken Parish, Brim Sub-County, Bukwo District. Preliminary findings indicate that officers from Giriki Police Station in Kween District travelled to Bukwo to effect an arrest. They coordinated with officers at Riwo Sub-County […]
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Following the murder of Owor David, a captain of Villa Football Club, we would like to update you on the progress of the investigation. It has been established that the deceased was robbed of an iPhone 14 Pro Max. The tracking of the stolen phone has led officers to two suspects: Munyaneza Bashir alias ‘Jemo’, […]
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Kampala Metropolitan Police South has made significant progress in investigating aggravated robbery cases reported between June and August 2026. Through coordinated operations, several suspects have been arrested while investigations into other cases continue. Entebbe Police Division Police linked two aggravated robberies committed on 1st June and 3rd August 2026 to the same criminal group. The […]
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The Police in Lyantonde have arrested Twikirize Clever, alias “Mad Hunter,” a 13-year-old casual worker and resident of Kooki D Cell, Lyantonde District, on allegations of incitement to violence and promoting sectarianism through his TikTok account. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect had been posting content containing vulgar and offensive language, deemed inappropriate, particularly for […]
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