On 6th July 2024, an aggravated robbery case was reported at Katwe police station, resulting in the arrest of Lutaaya Gerald. Following a police investigation on 26th July 2024, several suspects were apprehended on a number of occasions/days, including: His wife, Nakigozi Catharine Catherin’s brother, Lutaaya Syrus Syrus’s cousin, Muyanga alias Adam Brian Muyanga (alias […]
Continue ReadingWe wish to express our concern over baseless accusations from politicians and their actions that can heighten tensions within the community. As Uganda Police Force, we voice serious concerns about certain politicians who are exploiting the recent tragic events at the Kiteezi landfill for their own political advantage. We strongly urge these individuals to cease […]
Continue ReadingLast week, I expressed concerns about the crime threat posed by motorcycle riders with obscured number plates. On 9th August, 2024 Jinja Road Police Division officers, while on patrol along Prince Charles Drive in Kololo arrested a 27-year-old man named Kagoma Edward, a resident of Mutungo, who was parked and using his phone. His motorcycle, a […]
Continue ReadingOn August 10, 2024, a video circulated on social media showing an adult male torturing a minor by wrapping him in a mosquito net and strangling him. The police quickly acted and traced the incident to Butabira village, Namabu ward, Nyenga Division, in Buikwe District. Investigations revealed that Lukwago David, a 56-year-old peasant from Mbiko […]
Continue ReadingToday, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba held a meeting with Mr. Apollo Africa, the CEO of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation (EAPCCO) and head of Interpol Regional Bureau, Nairobi, at the Police Headquarters in Naguru, Kampala. This meeting served as a courtesy visit from Mr. Apollo to recognize the leadership of the Uganda […]
Continue ReadingOn August 2, 2024, at around 2:00 PM, the Katwe Division Police in Kampala Metropolitan South conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of KIZITO ISAAC, also known as Kamese, a notorious robber and resident of Kisangani Zone, Masaja- Makindye Division- Kampala City. Kamese had broken into Ssendija Mike’s house and stolen a mattress, […]
Continue ReadingOn August 3, 2024, at around 1:50 AM, police received a report of a suspected murder along the road from Kitooro to Entebbe International Airport. The victim was identified as Ngorok John Bosco, a 30-year-old male employee of the Uganda Revenue Authority’s Domestic Tax Department. He had been stabbed in the neck and head by […]
Continue ReadingToday, IGP Abas Byakagaba met officers under the UPF’s Forensic Services Directorate. He was accompanied by the Director of Forensic Services, ACP Andrew Mubiru. IGP Byakagaba stressed the importance of teamwork and collaboration among officers. He emphasized the need to combine efforts, share knowledge, and innovate to maximize capabilities and achieve their objectives. […]
Continue ReadingOn July 25, 2024, Police in Rukungiri Municipality conducted an intelligence-led operation in response to an increase in vehicle number plate thefts. The operation led to the arrest of suspects (Mujuni Brian and Arinaitwe Anthony) The operation also to the recovery of the following stolen vehicle number plates UAS 842V, stolen in June 2024 UBQ […]
Continue ReadingBetween July 22 and July 25, 2024, demonstrators attempted to march to Parliament in Kampala, leading to significant police intervention. July 22, 2024: Nine individuals were arrested and charged with common nuisance and traffic regulation violations, all of whom were taken to court. July 23, 2024: A total of 75 suspects were apprehended; 74 were […]
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