REPORT OF ALLEGED THEFT OF COCOA

On January 6, 2025, the Territorial Police in Luwero CPS, Savannah Region, registered a suspected case of theft involving 23 tons of cocoa. The cocoa was allegedly offloaded at the residence of Mr. Bisaso Eric, a 44-year-old businessman, in Mabale Zone, Kiwogozi Ward, Luwero Town Council, Luwero district. Investigations indicate that the motor vehicle left […]

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FIREWORKS DISPLAY GUIDELINES 2024

Uganda Police Force issued permission to the following licensed blasters to display fireworks: Tomil Fireworks Ltd. Quality Lighting (U) Ltd. Fireworks 7000 Ltd. Light Africa Ltd. Goshen Africa Ltd. Extremes Events Services Ltd. Sky Frames (U) Ltd. FESCO Ltd. UPF also received requests for permission to blast fireworks from hotels, entertainment centers, and areas of […]

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION WAS VERY PEACEFUL AND CALM

Generally, the security situation within the country during the Christmas period was peaceful, with no serious security breaches apart from isolated incidents of criminality. In the period under review, a total of 91Incidents/Reportable offenses were reported to police this year compared to 110 incidents registered last year 2023 reflecting a reduction in the incidents registered this […]

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POLICE OPERATIONS RESULT IN 166 ARRESTS OVER THE WEEK

During the past week, police across the country conducted several operations, resulting in the arrest of 166 suspects. On Monday, December 16, 2024, Mukono Police Division executed an operation in Nabuti Cell, Namanve Industrial Area, apprehending eight (08) individuals. The Kira Division carried out a similar operation in Kireka and Kyaliwajjala, leading to the arrest […]

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Arrests Made in Murder and Aggravated Robbery Case Reported at Kiwatule Police Station

The Uganda Police Force , wishes to inform the public about progress made in the ongoing investigation of a murder and aggravated robbery case reported at Kiwatule Police Station on November 21, 2024 at around 8:00 PM. The incident occurred on the same day at around 7:50 PM in Kiwatule Central Zone, Nakawa Division, Kampala […]

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POLICE MAKES MORE ARRESTS IN THE TRAGIC LYNCHING OF A KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE

On December 5, 2024, the police received a report regarding the attempted murder of Jacob Akansasira, a 40-year-old male adult employed by Kyambogo University and residing in Kiwatule, Nakawa Division, Kampala City. On December 02, 2024, the deceased and his family spent the night in Kyebando. On December 1, 2024, at around 08:00hrs, he reportedly […]

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117 Uganda Police Officers Begin Pre-Deployment Assessment for Somalia Mission

A total of 117 officers from the Uganda Police Force, including 32 women, have commenced pre-deployment assessment tests in preparation for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The assessments include reading comprehension, report writing, driving, and shooting skills. The officers are being evaluated for individual mission service and will also serve […]

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42 Trained on Children Diversion Guidelines

A total of 42 police officers have today begun a training on Children Diversion Guidelines in Mbale. AIGP Bamunoba Ubaldo, the Chief Political Commissar, officially opened the training at Courts View Hotel, in Mbale City. The purpose of the training is to equip police officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to handle juvenile […]

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