We would like to call the attention of the public to a few inaccuracies in our internal communication to all territorial commanders dated 20.05.2020, giving additional guidelines on the enforcement of the Covid-19 lockdown. The unfortunate part of it is that the communication was wrongly circulated to our external publics and went viral. It is […]
Continue ReadingThe Joint Security Task force would like to acknowledge the Presidential directives on the mandatory use of face masks, as part of the Covid-19 lock-down exit strategy. We are happy that government has pledged the manufacture and distribution of free, standard masks that are reusable for all citizens. These will be delivered through the LC […]
Continue ReadingThe Joint Security Task force would like to clarify on a statement released by Hon. Francis Zaake, MP Mityana Municipality, on his arrest, detention and torture. In his narrative, he makes wild allegations of violent arrest from his home, amidst acts of torture and beatings. He adds that he was brutally detained in the police […]
Continue ReadingThe Inspector General of Police JM Okoth-Ochola(Esq) has issued instructions to all Police officers in Uganda following the establishment of a COVID 19 case at Masindi Police Station on Friday 1st May 2020. These guidelines include: All police officers must wear face masks at all times while on duty without excuse. Failure to do this […]
Continue ReadingThe role of the Uganda Police Force is protection of life and property, prevention and detection of crime, keeping law and order, and maintenance of overall Security and Public Safety in Uganda. Thus, the responsibility of fighting crime is a joint task of Police Force, citizens and other stakeholders in order to prevent all forms […]
Continue ReadingThis is to confirm that Hon. Francis Zaake was on 19th April 2020 at 1800/c arrested from his residence in Mityana, and detained on allegations of doing a Negligent act likely to spread an infection of disease Contrary to Section 171 of the Penal Code Act, and Disobedience of Lawful orders contrary to section 117 […]
Continue ReadingAs we continue to fight against the spread of Covid-19 Pandemic, the Uganda Police Force application (UPF MOBI APP) has been expanded with 6 more improved features for public use. These include; a map which can help a person seeking help to locate a police station or post nearest to him or her. Contacts of […]
Continue ReadingI would like on my own behalf and on the behalf of the entire police force, to wish all Muslims in Uganda and around the world, a happy and blessed holy month of Ramadan. As you are all aware, Ramadan is a month of worship, self-reflection, sharing, peace and renewal, which are tenets to the practice […]
Continue ReadingThe Police in Mityana on the 19.04.2020 arrested Hon. Francis Zaake, the MP, Mityana Municipality for Disobedience of lawful orders and Negligent acts likely to spread the infection of the corona virus. The MP was distributing at least 2kgs of rice, and sugar to selected households in Buswabulongo and Kiwawu villages in Mityana Municipality; outside […]
Continue ReadingToday, 18.04.2020, the Joint Task Force conducted nationwide operations to crackdown on motorists flouting the ban on movement of vehicles, as part of government efforts to fight the spread of the corona virus in Uganda. The task teams created several checkpoints and found motorists who had left their homes to visit friends, go for non-essential […]
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