Kigali, Rwanda– A 45-member team from the Uganda Police Force, led by CP Paul Nkore, who is the East African Police commissioner, { head of the East African Police Component in this exercise} are participating in the 13th East African Community (EAC) field training exercise at the Rwanda Military Academy in Gako. The exercise […]
Continue ReadingThe Inspector General of Police, IGP Okoth Martin Ochola has extended a financial boost to Police marathon athletes ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth games due 28th July in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The financial assistance was delivered by Senior Superintendent of Police, (SSP) Kalule Abu on behalf of the IGP during his courtesy visit to Police […]
Continue ReadingUPF Deputy Director Operations SCP Nuwagira John has met and briefed the police officers who successfully completed the requirements for UN deployment ahead to South Sudan. The officers, who are 15 in number, shall represent the Uganda Police Force in various assignments serving on contract for one year under UNited Nations Mission in South Sudan […]
Continue ReadingOperation Simba II: building sustainable counter terrorism skills and capabilities An INTERPOL-led operation to strengthen counter-terrorism (CT) action in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda has triggered investigations in several countries. With terrorist activity often linked to a wide range of other crime areas, the objective of Operation Simba […]
Continue ReadingPRO132/01 PRESS RELEASE POLICING THE 64TH COMMON WEALTH PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE FROM THE 22ND – 29TH SEPTEMBER 2019. As you are all aware, Uganda as a country is hosting the 64th Common Wealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), that started on the 22nd with the arrival of International delegates and will run till the 29th September 2019, under […]
Continue ReadingSecurity chiefs from East African countries are meeting in Kampala, Uganda to map out strategies on how to fight terrorists in the region.
Continue ReadingUganda Police Force has netted 27 suspects in an operation code named usalama that is done in conjunction with countries in the region. The operation that was carried out between 27th September to 2nd October 2018 saw countries that fall under the umbrella of the Eastern African Police Chiefs Organization [EAPCCO] And Southern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization [SARPCCO] […]
Continue ReadingUgandan Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen. JeJe Odongo has advised Regional Police Chiefs to always be ahead of criminals if they are to reduce crime. “Crime is like a living organism; it’s dynamic and evolves with time and circumstances. The criminals are increasingly getting sophisticated in the manner they execute their evil intentions. This creates […]
Continue ReadingThe Inspector General of Police, JM Okoth Ochola has lauded the Regional Police Chiefs for their immense contribution towards fighting crime in the region. “These achievements (fighting crime) would not have been realized without the support of member countries. INTERPOL General Assembly and our cooperating partners,” Mr. Okoth Ochola made these remarks during the celebrations […]
Continue ReadingThe Inspector General of Police, JM Okoth Ochola has called for greater cooperation among Police Chiefs in the region, if they are to effectively fight transnational organised crimes. “Cooperation remains one of the most significant tools available to Police in the fight against transnational organised crimes. In the face of growing globalization technological advancement, regional […]
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