DEATHS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA

Police recorded two deaths and damage to property following heavy rains in parts of the Kampala Metropolitan Area on 11 October 2026. In Bulabira Zone, police recovered the body of an unidentified man, estimated to be aged between 22 and 28, from a drainage trench. He is suspected to have been swept to the location […]

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STATEMENT ON GAS CYLINDER EXPLOSION IN IREDA CENTRAL PARK, LIRA CITY, CLAIMING TWO LIVES AND INJURING THREE PEOPLE

The Territorial Police in North Kyoga Region, at Lira City East Division, are investigating a fatal gas cylinder explosion that claimed the lives of two mechanics and left three other people injured at Ireda Central Park Cell, Lira City, on 10 October 2026 at approximately 1800 hours. The deceased have been identified as Okabo James […]

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PC Masereka Named Best Student at IJF Judo Seminar

Uganda Police Force (UPF) officer PC Masereka Noel has emerged Best Student among more than 100 participants at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Academy Judo Coaches and Referees Seminar held in Burundi from 5–8 October 2026. PC Masereka and Cpl Babirye Racheal represented the Uganda Police Force at the four-day international seminar, which brought together […]

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POLICE BOOSTS CANINE UNIT OPERATIONS IN NORTH KYOGA WITH NEW VEHICLE

On Monday, 5 October 2026, CP Okoshi Simon Peter, Deputy Director of Operations, officially handed over a brand-new police pickup vehicle to facilitate the operations of the Police Canine Unit in Lira City. The vehicle was handed over to the Regional Police Commander (RPC) and Regional Criminal Investigations officer in North Kyoga for close supervision […]

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POLICE OFFICERS COMPLETE TRAINING IN DIGITAL FORENSICS AND CYBERCRIME-LINKED HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Approximately 10 officers drawn from the Directorates of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Interpol, Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Forensics, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have today successfully completed a five-day training course in Digital Forensics and Cybercrime-Linked Human Trafficking at Kabira Country Club. The closing ceremony was presided over by SCP Fred Enanga, Deputy […]

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PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE VISITS POLICE NATIONAL COMMAND CENTRE

Members of Parliament on the Committee on Physical Infrastructure, led by Hon. Mwiine Mpaka, today paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Police National Control and Command Centre to assess the operations, functionality, and impact of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). The delegation was received by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, before […]

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RSSA Nakaseke Sensitises Police Officers on Case File Management and Prosecution

Today, the Resident Senior State Attorney (RSSA) for Nakaseke, Arthurton Kukundakwe, held a sensitisation meeting with Officers in Charge (OCs) and Criminal Investigations (CID) personnel in Nakaseke, focusing on effective case file management and the prosecution process. The RSSA, who was invited by the DPC Nakaseke, guided officers on the roles and functions of the […]

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Police Leadership Inspects Land for Proposed Regional School and Community Policing Centre in Lira

The Deputy Director of Welfare, Production and Sports, SCP Timothy Halango, has led a team of senior Uganda Police Force officers on an inspection of police land in Lira City, North Kyoga Policing Region, to assess its suitability and readiness for the proposed establishment of a Regional Police Secondary School and a Community Policing Centre […]

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AIGP Kamunanwire commends outgoing officers

The Director of Human Resource Administration, AIGP Jessy Kamunanwire, presided over a handover ceremony at Police Headquarters-Naguru on 28 September 2026. He thanked the outgoing officers for their dedicated service and urged them to uphold the Human Resource Directorate’s good image in their new assignments. He welcomed the incoming officers, encouraged them to work as […]

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Uganda Police Showcases Digital Innovations at World Tourism Day

The Uganda Police Force (UPF), through its Museum, is participating in the World Tourism Day celebrations taking place from 26th to 27th September 2026 in Mbale City, showcasing its technological heritage and advancements in digital policing. Held under the theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” the exhibition presents the evolution of the […]

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