POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN ONLINE FRAUD TARGETING FOREIGN TOURISTS 

We are holding FAISAL KIMULI, a prime suspect in an online fraud scheme targeting foreign tourists through a purported car-hire and tour company, FK Car Rental. On 16 August 2026, a Russian tourist reported to the Uganda Tourism Board that he had paid USD 2,215 to FK Car Rental for the hire of a vehicle […]

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POLICE STRENGTHEN CRIME RESPONSE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Police in Ibanda have successfully arrested a prime suspect in connection with a murder case that occurred in Ibanda District on 25 June 2026. The arrest has also led to the recovery of the deceased’s mobile phone, which is expected to provide valuable leads as investigations continue. Meanwhile, Police continue to strengthen community engagement as […]

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IGP Conducts Operational assessments in the Districts of Kazo, Ibanda, Kagadi and Kyankwanzi

Today, the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, accompanied by the Director of Operations, AIGP Frank Mwesigwa, conducted an operational assessment and engagement with police officers in the districts of Kazo, Ibanda, Kagadi and Kyankwanzi. The visit followed concerns raised by political leaders and members of the public over crimes in the affected areas, including […]

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DISTRICT SECURITY ENGAGEMENT HELD IN KAZO TO ADDRESS RISING HOMICIDE CASES

Following a concerning rise in homicide cases registered in Kazo District, a further district security engagement meeting was held on 30th September 2026 at St. Catherine Secondary School Main Hall, Kazo Municipality, bringing together security and community stakeholders to deliberate on the emerging trend and devise coordinated measures to prevent further loss of life. The […]

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STATEMENT ON THE ATTACK AT BUGOYE SUB-COUNTY POLICE STATION

At a round 0200am of 01 October ,2026 an incident occurred in Bugoye Sub-County, Kasese District. People estimated to be six in number, armed with pangas attacked Bugoye Sub County Police Station. They went for an officer on duty and attempted to seize his firearm. The officer resisted and shot one of the attackers in […]

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UPDATE ON OPERATIONS AGAINST MOTORCYCLE ROBBERY GANG

Kampala Metropolitan Police has arrested three additional suspects and impounded another motorcycle in the ongoing operation, targeting a gang accused of carrying out robberies using motorcycles and attacking victims carrying large sums of money. The latest operation conducted on 28th September 2026 led to the arrest of Kawooya Bashir, Kiwo Shamiru and Nuwamanya Derrick alias […]

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VIGILANCE AND COMPLIANCE IN PRIVATE SECURITY OPERATIONS 

The Uganda Police Force calls upon all Private Security Organisations (PSOs) and their personnel to remain vigilant and uphold the required standards in the execution of their duties. PSOs are entrusted with the protection of lives and property, and some personnel are authorised to handle firearms. Their operations must, therefore, be conducted with discipline, proper […]

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Police Arrest Suspect in Assault of Private Security Guard in Buyende

Following a viral video circulating on social media showing a private security guard being assaulted by two male individuals, the territorial Police in Busoga North have arrested one suspect in connection with the incident. The suspect has been identified as Warom Joseph, a supervisor with Securex Private Security Company. He is alleged to have assaulted […]

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ARREST OF SUSPECTED MOTORCYCLE ROBBERY GANG

Kampala Metropolitan Police has arrested three suspected members of a gang believed to have been involved in a series of robberies targeting people carrying money on motorcycles in areas of KMP East. The arrests follow investigations into a robbery incident that occurred on 17th August 2026 along Bukoto Heights, where a cashier from Tilupati was […]

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POLICE MAKE BREAKTHROUGH IN KAZO MURDER, ATTEMPTED MURDER AND AGGRAVATED ROBBERY CASE

Police in Kazo District have made a breakthrough in the investigation into a tragic incident involving murder, attempted murder and aggravated robbery at Kagasha 1 Cell, Nkungu Parish, Nkungu Sub-county, Kazo District. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of 25 September 2026, resulted in the death of three people, while two others sustained […]

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