Category: Crime & Operations

POLICE TRAINS JOURNALISTS ON RESPONSIBLE CRIME REPORTING

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The Uganda Police Force, through its Directorate of Forensic Services, yesterday conducted a training for journalists on responsible crime reporting, with support from @UNODCEastAfrica and @JLOSUganda. The training, facilitated in partnership with the @ODPPUGANDA and the @JudiciaryUG, equipped media practitioners with the legal, ethical, and professional principles that guide crime and justice reporting, underscoring the […]

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PRELIMINARY SECURITY UPDATE ON THE LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

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The Uganda Police Force, working jointly with other security agencies, successfully provided security throughout the Local Council elections held on Tuesday, 28 July 2026. Overall, the electoral process was conducted peacefully across most polling stations nationwide. However, a few areas experienced isolated incidents of violence and electoral-related disturbances, which were promptly responded to by the […]

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POLICE ARREST 11 SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH AGGRAVATED ROBBERY AND RAPE WITH THE AID OF A POLICE CANINE

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Police at Nsangi have arrested 11 suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery and rape that occurred at Nakirama Cell, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District. The incident happened on 28th July 2026 at about 4:00 a.m., when an unknown assailant reportedly broke into the complainant’s shop before attacking her with a knife. The suspects demanded […]

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21 FATALITIES COMFIRMED IN KAPCHORWA SCHOOL BUS CRASH

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We wish to confirm that, following the fatal road traffic crash that occurred yesterday evening at Chekwatit Village, Kimawa Parish, Kawowo Sub-county, Kapchorwa District, a total of 21 people, comprising 20 pupils and one adult, have so far been confirmed dead. The crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number UA 108BQ, belonging to King David […]

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Police at Katwe Arrest Five Robbery Suspects, Recover Pangas and Impound Two Motor Vehicles

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Police at Katwe are holding five suspects linked to a series of aggravated robberies committed across the Kampala Metropolitan Area. During the operation, officers recovered two pangas and impounded two motor vehicles believed to have been used in the commission of the crimes. The arrests followed an incident that occurred on 6 July 2026 at […]

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Four Suspects Arrested Over Phone and Bag Snatching Along Kampala–Masaka Highway

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Police at Nsangi are holding four suspects in connection with rampant phone and bag snatching along the Kampala–Masaka Highway, particularly within the Busega–Kyengera swamp corridor. On 17th March 2026, a case of robbery was reported at Kyengera Police Station by a businesswoman and resident of Namagoma Kisozi, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District. It is alleged […]

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SUSPECT IN THE MURDER OF 18-YEAR-OLD BUKENYA MARTIN ARRESTED

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Security agencies have successfully arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Bukenya Martin (18), which occurred on 14/02/2026 at around 8:00 PM in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division, Wakiso District. The suspect was apprehended in Gulu District and has been identified as Musasizi Herbert aged 41. The deceased, a student of Hillside Secondary School […]

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KEY SUSPECT LINKED TO MURDER OF UCU DEAN OF STUDENTS APPREHENDED

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The Joint Security Task Team investigating the murder of Tumwebaze Pamela, the Director of Students Affairs at Christian University(UCU) has successfully arrested one of the key suspects, identified as Taewaiko Dak Hussein, in connection with the crime. The suspect was arrested today 14th February 2026, at his hideout in Budaka District, where he was found […]

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STATEMENT ON ALLEGED INCIDENT INVOLVING NUP SUPPORTERS AND CAMPAIGN MATERIAL DAMAGE IN MBALE AND KAMPALA BY POLICE OFFICERS

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The Uganda Police Force has taken note of two videos circulating on social media showing police officers allegedly tearing a candidate’s poster during operations. These incidents reportedly took place yesterday 24 September 2025, in Mbale City and the Central Business District of Kampala City. The footages show an altercation occurred between police officers and supporters […]

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POLICE STILL HUNTING FOR NO. 55915 PC BAHATI CHARLES

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On December 23, 2024, one of our officers, No. 55915 PC Bahati Charles, shot and fatally wounded Ssemwaka Julius, a driver of vehicle registration number UAX 460C, along Sezibwa road. Following the incident, PC Bahati fled the scene with his weapon and is currently on the run. A search operation is underway to locate him. […]

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