Joint Security Operations Net 64 Suspects in Kampala Metropolitan Crackdown

The Uganda Police Force, together with sister security agencies, continues to conduct intelligence-led disruptive operations across the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area to dismantle criminal networks and restore public safety. On 02/03/2026, between 2000hrs and 0200hrs, joint task teams mounted coordinated operations targeting identified black spots where suspected criminals allegedly congregate to plan attacks, sell narcotics, […]

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Wandegeya Police Arrest Two Suspects in Murder of Kalerwe Resident

Police at Wandegeya are holding two suspects in custody in connection with the murder of Kabugo, a 34-year-old resident of Kalerwe. The suspects have been identified as Ssebuya and Johnson. Preliminary investigations indicate that yesterday at around 8:00am, information was received by police about a body lying near the fence of Dusuma Garage. They deployed […]

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Jinja Road Police Nab Suspect Linked to Side Mirror and Grill Theft

In a continued operation against acts of phone snatching and the theft of motor vehicle parts, particularly side mirrors and grills, along the Lugogo–Nakawa traffic lights on Jinja Road in Kampala District, Police at Jinja Road Police Station conducted an intelligence-led operation on 03/03/2026 targeting the affected areas. The operation led to the arrest of […]

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Six Held as Police Recover Suspected Stolen Vehicle Parts in Kiseka Operation

Police at Jinja Road Police Station conducted an operation on 05/03/2026 between 1000hrs and 1500hrs in the kiseka area central division in Kampala district targeting shops suspected of dealing in stolen property. During the operation, six suspects were arrested for allegedly being in possession of suspected stolen property. A search conducted at their respective shops […]

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WEEKLY OPERATIONS AND CRIME CRACKDOWN REPORT: 23rd–28th FEBRUARY 2026

Between 23rd and 28th February 2026, Uganda Police Force, with the assistance of other security agencies, conducted 47 intelligence‑led and disruptive operations nationwide, netting a total of 1,185 suspects, with Kampala Metropolitan East, North and South accounting for the largest share of arrests as they sustained nightly crackdowns on black spots linked to robberies, phone […]

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Police Open GEF Probe into Mysterious Death of 53 Cattle in Greater Bushenyi Region

The territorial police in the Greater Bushenyi Region have opened a General Enquiry File (GEF) following the death of 53 head of cattle between June 2025 and February 2026. Investigations stem from allegations that the cattle were being administered hot water at night by suspected individuals, who would later return to buy the weakened animals […]

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New KMP Commander Assumes Office

ACP Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu has officially assumed office as the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commander, taking over from CP Richard Ecega at a handover ceremony held today at Central Police Station Kampala. The function was presided over by AIGP Mwesigwa Frank, the Director of Operations. In his remarks, AIGP Mwesigwa commended the outgoing Commander for […]

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SECURITY AGENCIES NET OVER 1,000 SUSPECTS IN WEEK‑LONG NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS

Between Monday 16 and Sunday 22 Feb 2026, Security agencies conducted intensive, intelligence‑led operations across Kampala Metropolitan and upcountry regions, resulting in the arrest of 1,095 suspects linked to burglary, aggravated robbery, narcotics, street mugging and other crimes. The operations targeted blackspots, criminal hideouts and narcotics hubs, and led to the recovery of dangerous weapons […]

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SUSPECT IN THE MURDER OF 18-YEAR-OLD BUKENYA MARTIN ARRESTED

Security agencies have successfully arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Bukenya Martin (18), which occurred on 14/02/2026 at around 8:00 PM in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division, Wakiso District. The suspect was apprehended in Gulu District and has been identified as Musasizi Herbert aged 41. The deceased, a student of Hillside Secondary School […]

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