We would like to start by congratulating all Ugandans, and in particular candidates, their campaign agents, fans, well-wishers and other stakeholders, for approaching the last day of the political campaigns for Presidential and Parliamentary positions. Despite the challenges faced along the campaign trail, we must acknowledge the efforts of every sector including the media, security, […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asan Kasingye has urged officers to observe Professionalism in the implementation of their duties. “Adhere to Professionalism while exercising your duties in accordance with the institutional code of conduct. Transparency and accountability is key for the decisions you take and is a must if you are to achieve results. […]
Continue ReadingI am much honored and privileged to welcome you all to Police Headquarters for this very special press briefing on Election security and preparedness. We all know elections, are a cornerstone of our democracy, therefore, safeguarding the integrity of the 2021 general elections is our number one priority. All Ugandans that are participating in the […]
Continue ReadingPolice at Abaita Ababiri have arrested Margaret Kawambu on allegations of Rush and Neglect Penal Code Act Section 227. It is alleged that yesterday (05/01/2021)at about 7pm the community of Abaita Ababiri cell Katabi Town Council reported sighting a body of a Juvenile that had been abandoned in a house. The police responded and the […]
Continue ReadingThe Joint Task Force continues with its enforcement of the ban on campaigns in the Districts/Centres of Jinja (Jinja City inclusive), Kabale, Kalungu, Masaka (Masaka City inclusive), Tororo, Kampala, Luwero, Wakiso, Greater Mukono (Buikwe, Buvuma, Mukono, Kayunga), Mbarara District (Mbarara City inclusive), Kabarole district (Fort portal City inclusive), Kasese and Kazo, after they were categorized […]
Continue ReadingAs of today, 4/01/2021, the countdown to the polling day for the General Elections draws closer, with only 10 days remaining. It is a very crucial stage as several candidates try to roll out their campaign strategies, messages, targeting different groups through various media channels and physical contacts. Although Uganda as a Country has no […]
Continue ReadingThe police in Namayingo has in custody, a notorious suspect who was behind the many armed robberies and related acts of criminality in Namayingo district. The suspect {names withheld} was actively involved with other suspects who are still being sought. On the 24.12.2020 till 30.12.2020, the gang attacked and burnt several homes for residents in […]
Continue ReadingWe would like to refute the false propaganda that photographs of alleged torture, spread on social media are of two suspects namely; Ssebuufu Edward alias Eddie Mutwe and Buken Ali alias Nubian Lee, who are in police custody in Masaka. We believe the accounts of torture are fabricated to taint the image of the forces […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the operation of 30.12.2020, on the continued acts of impunity and lawlessness, during the political campaign in Kalangala, our joint task team of investigators, comprising of CCTV analysts, cybercrime, intelligence and CID experts thoroughly interviews the suspects on surveillance videos and intelligence leads thoroughly interviewed the suspects based on surveillance videos and intelligence information. […]
Continue ReadingWe wish to notify the public that with effect from the 31.12.2020, the police and sister security agencies shall recognize ONLY journalists and media practitioners who are accredited by the Media Council, during the coverage of political campaigns and other electoral events. The accreditation process that has been open to all media practitioners expires on the 31.12.2020. […]
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