POLICE RECEIVE NEW IMPROVED ANTI-RIOT EQUIPMENT

The Uganda Police Force has today received improved classified anti riots Control Vehicles (RCVs) for Public Order Management and Armored Personnel Carriers (APCS) to address the emerging security challenges. The tactical armoured vehicles are to be used in volatile areas like  like Karamoja and  combat zones in Somalia to guarantee the safety of officers and […]

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OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETENCE, THEFT AND OTHER MONEY RELATED OFFENCES ARE STILL REPORTABLE CASES TO POLICE 

In the spyreports of 15.03.2023,there was a malicious and misleading story under the Heading “IGP blocks CID from investigating Money related Cases”. We do strongly refute those claims, as False. The IGP has not issued any such instructions, that appear unlawful and Unconstitutional. We do reiterate that all money related offences with a criminal connotation […]

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FIVE FORMER EMPLOYEES OF UPPC CHARGED WITH CAUSING FINANCIAL LOSS AND RELATED CONSPIRACIES, 3 OTHERS WANTED

The Directorate of CID has charged 5 suspects who are former employees of the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation, (UPPC), to court for causing financial loss and other related conspiracies. The 5 suspects include; Prof. Wasswa Tom Davis, former Managing Director, Kasekende Mujjuzi Arstraco, former Finance Manager, Kigonya Robert, former Sales Executive Manager, Ahimbisibwe John […]

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POLICE & SH/ACU TO CONDUCT JOINT PROSECUTION LED INQUIRIES INTO THE ALLEGED THEFT OF IRON SHEETS FOR KARAMOJA 

As you are all aware, H.E. The President, has directed for an expeditious inquiry into allegations of theft of iron sheets and other relief items, that were meant for Karamoja region, following increased complaints from the intended beneficiaries and other concerned citizens. In line with the above, the Director of Public Prosecution using her Constitutional […]

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OPM partners with police to promote security in Karamoja

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has partnered with the Uganda Police Force (UPF) to construct and equip seven community police posts and staff quarters with an aim of improving safety and security in Karamoja Sub-region. The facilities have been constructed in the districts of Abim, Amudat, Karenga, Kotido, Moroto, Napak and Nakapiripiritunder the […]

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POLICE STATEMENT ON VIRAL AUDIO OF ALLEGED SEXUAL MOLESTATION OF TWO CHILDREN BY THEIR FATHER

We would like to inform the public that the Directorate of CID, has taken interest in an audio of alleged Aggravated defilement and sodomy, that was recorded by a one Sarah Nalwoga Igeme, where she accused her husband Dr. Igeme Katagwa, for sexually molesting their two children, a boy now aged 15 and  a girl […]

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IGP WISHES ALL WOMEN A HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

As we celebrate the International Women’s Day, the IGP has extended best wishes to all women in the UPF and the world at large. The theme this year is; Innovation and Technology, for gender equality. We therefore, celebrate all female officers, volunteers and staff. In the UPF Gender Equality and Empowerment remains a priority, both […]

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MOTORISTS WARNED AGAINST SACKS AND ROCK THROWING ATTACKS AT NIGHT

The Territorial Police in KMP East and Naalya Division are investigating a random violent incident of sack throwing, against a motorist identified as Muhammad Muzammil which occurred along the Northern bypass, just before Kiwatule overhead bridge by a criminal gang that was targeting motorists. The aim of such attacks is to force motorists to stop […]

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27 MORE DAYS: COUNTDOWN TOWARDS STRICTER ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON LITTERING AND NOISE POLLUTION

As you are all aware, the environmental crimes of littering and noise pollution, have become an epidemic. As witnessed on our roadsides, streets, drainages, in private and public spaces, the amount of litter dropped each year is on the rise, with all types of material like plastic bags, polythene bags, food wrappers, boxes, garbage etc, […]

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SUSPECT CHARGED TO COURT FOR AGGRAVATED DEFILEMENT AND SODOMY

The Territorial Police in Nansana Division, charged to court, a one Pakcho Derrick, a teacher at Home Kindergarten, Busibante in Najjera for aggravated defilement, after he sexually sodomised a 16-year-old male juvenile on the 23.02.2023, with other sexual gang members, in Nabweru South I Cell. The facts gathered indicate that the victim who is a […]

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