Clarification on the Death of Otim Leon Joshua

Our attention has been drawn to a post circulating in the media regarding the death of Otim Leon Joshua, a 16-year-old student and resident of Customs Corner Cell, Bardeg Layibi Division, Gulu City. We wish to clarify the circumstances surrounding this incident as follows: On 06/12/2025, at around 1700hrs, Otim Leon Joshua left home, informing […]

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CLARIFICATION ON STANDOFF WITH NUP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN KYENJOJO AND FORT PORTAL

Today, 9 Dec 25, the NUP presidential candidate was scheduled to conduct campaign activities in Tooro sub-region. Prior to this, preparatory meetings were held with the coordinators of the NUP campaign program, during which routes and venues for the campaign were agreed upon. In the final meeting held yesterday, it was resolved that the candidate […]

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SECURITY BRIEF ON THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS CAMPAIGNS

Campaigns of the presidential, parliamentary and local government are relatively calm save for a few incidents that have been noted. most of the presidential candidates are adhering to the campaign guidelines and campaign program as issued by the Electoral Commission. INCIDENTS DURING HON. ROBERT KYAGULANYI’S CAMPAIGN IN GULU DISTRICT AND GULU CITY On 06 Dec […]

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Seventeen Arrested, Three AK-47 Rifles Seized in Major Armed Robbery Bust in Iganga

Police in Iganga District conducted a successful joint intelligence-led crackdown on hardcore aggravated robbery criminals, resulting in the arrest of seventeen (17) suspects and the recovery of three (3) AK-47 rifles. On 27th September 2025, Army security operatives attached to Lugazi arrested Gumikiriza Allan after a failed robbery in Walukuba, Jinja City, during which one […]

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Nsangi Police Division Rescues 47 Victims of Alleged Human Trafficking

The Territorial Police at Nsangi Police Division have today, 3rd December 2025, rescued 47 victims of alleged human trafficking. The victims, aged between 16 and 30, were reportedly trafficked from various upcountry districts, including Mbarara, Bushenyi, Kabale, Ntungamo, Mityana, and the Busoga region. They were allegedly lured under the pretense of being offered online job […]

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STATEMENT ON GENERAL ELECTIONS 2026 CAMPAIGNS

Fellow Ugandans and members of the media; We are just a month and few days away to the general elections January 2026. I want to commend Ugandans, the electoral commission, the security agencies and the candidates for ensuring to a reasonable extent compliance with the law, save for some notable incidents involving some of the […]

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SECURITY GUIDELINES TO ENSURE PEACEFUL AND COORDINATED CAMPAIGNING

Campaigns for presidential, parliamentary, local government, and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are underway nationwide. We urge all candidates to strictly adhere to the established guidelines. Any organization of a campaign program should involve collaboration with key stakeholders, especially the police and the electoral commission, to ensure coordinated and harmonious efforts. Follow agreed-upon protocols to avoid […]

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CP Alumadri Bids Farewell to Police Force After 31 Years of Dedicated Service”

Emotions and praise filled the air as officers gathered for the send-off ceremony of Commissioner of Police Richard Assedri Arumadri, the CP Finance, who officially bowed out of service yesterday after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60. The colorful ceremony was held at Skyz Hotel Naguru. In a written tribute, the Inspector General of […]

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Vandal Dies in Fatal Encounter with Electrical System During Vandalism Incident

One vandal has been confirmed dead following an incident of electricity vandalism in Nakapinyi Village, Kasenge Parish, Nama Subcounty in Mukono District. The incident is believed to have occurred during the nights of 18th and 19th November 2025, when a group of unknown individuals attempted to vandalise a high-voltage power transmission tower connected to the […]

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POLICE IN WAKISO RECOVER RIFLE

Police in Wakiso have recovered a rifle that was abandoned in Nkowe Village, Kaliti Parish, Mende Subcounty, Wakiso District. The firearm had allegedly been abandoned by private security guards from Fountain Security, who had been guarding Kham Resort, a company dealing in welding and brickmaking. Findings indicate that on 17/11/2025, at an unspecified time, unidentified […]

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