The Flying Squad Unit has cracked down an organized criminal gang, that had specialized in attacks on schools. As you are all aware, between 9th February and 27th March, 2023, 12 cases of attacks on schools were registered. As a result, 26 suspects have since been arrested, including a Kenyan National called Babu Yusuf who […]
Continue ReadingDue to the existing threat environment, our Counter – Terror Task Teams have continued to disrupt plans by ADF remnants in the country. On the 7.04.2023, at around 2:30am, our task teams in Rwenzori West and Kamwenge District, arrested a one Bwambale Sadadi, a 28-year-old, male adult and resident of Kilembe quarters, Kamiba ward, Kasese […]
Continue ReadingThe Leadership of the Joint Security Agencies, would like to applaud all security personnel, who promoted safety and boosted security during the Holy week and Easter celebrations. Reports from all our jurisdictions, indicate that the festivities were generally peaceful without any incidents of security concern. At least millions of Christians gathered in churches and other […]
Continue ReadingOur 14th edition of the Police Habari Magazine discusses various aspects of Policing in the era of science and technology, the IGP John Martins Okoth-Ochola guides and directs on infusing science and technology in the daily police work. We have also the usefulness of ICT and how we are making use of CCTV cameras in […]
Continue ReadingDuring the presentation of the Ministerial Policy Statement for the FY 2023/2024, to the committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on the 29.03.2023, the UPF was tasked to popularise the approved sources of revenue, collected as Non-Tax Revenue (NTR). As you are aware, every Financial Year, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), […]
Continue ReadingThe Territorial Police in KMP and Naggalama Division, has in custody an 18-year-old suspect, identified as Lubega Ashraf, of Katosi village, Kisoga sub county in Mukono district, for creating an fake identity in Face book, which he used for luring female job seekers. He would thereafter, rape the victims. The suspect, created an online Medical […]
Continue ReadingAs you are all aware, we have entered the Holy week, that leads to the Easter celebrations on Sunday 10.04.2023. As a precaution, we have intensified security measures at churches and other worship centers during this Holiday week and Easter celebrations. Because of the Easter holiday, we anticipate many people will be travelling to their […]
Continue ReadingThe territorial Police at Kira Division is investigating a case of vandalism and theft that took place in Kitikifumba Village, Kira Municipality. It is alleged that unknown thugs had broken into the home of Franklin Mwongyera and vandalized his motor vehicle, stealing the number plates. We would like to commend the swift response of our […]
Continue ReadingThe CID Anti-Human Trafficking Department, in coordination with the Territorial Police in Bulenga and Mukono have in custody, a pastor identified as Kisoma Jackline, aged 34, together with her husband, Kisoma Daniel, aged 42 and their neighbour Giita Edward aged 48, on allegations of recruiting, receiving and harbouring 18 victims in their rented house, at […]
Continue ReadingThe Uganda Police Force showcased its ability to combat terrorism and violent activities in a joint demo exercise held by the Directorate of Counter Terrorism and the Field Force Unit at the Kigo Marine Base-Entebbe on March 27th, 2023. The exercise was held to demonstrate the police force’s professionalism and use of advanced capabilities and […]
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