We wish to inform the public that the End of Year and New Year celebrations, were spread out in more than 3000 venues across the country, that included 1618 fireworks displays, were generally successful, apart from a tragic incident that occurred at Freedom City, Namasuba, where 10 people died from a stampede. Apart from the […]
Continue ReadingThe joint security forces have conducted a successful operation against armed criminal cells at Nakabale and Lokorok trading centers in Kotido District. On 29 Dec 2022, at around 1530Hrs, an intelligence-led operation by joint security forces disrupted armed cattle rustlers who were planning to go and raid animals in Kaabong District. As a result, fruitful […]
Continue ReadingJournalist Mr. Dickson Mubiru of Ono ye Bwiino News Publications which also runs the Grape Vine online Publications was today arrested by Police on allegations of criminal defamation. A general inquiry file was opened at Kiira Division to investigate allegations that he defamed Mr. Hamis Kiggundu in his various publications. Mr. Mubiru was informed about […]
Continue ReadingOn New Year Eve, we expect major displays of fireworks at selected venues. The displays include; a string of firecrackers, close proximity and special events fireworks. Only contractors licensed under Explosive Act, shall display fireworks following standard fireworks displays. These include; Fire works 7000, M/S Sky Flames {U] Ltd, M/S Quality Lighting [U} Ltd, M/S […]
Continue ReadingOn the 12th of June 2022 one Byarugaba Justus was allegedly robbed by a group of thugs using violence that occasioned grievous bodily harm on the victim. A case of Aggravated Robbery was subsequently registered at cps vide CRB 987/22. This happened when he went to Kiseka market on the fateful day to repair his […]
Continue ReadingThe Leadership of the Joint Security Agencies has applauded all security personnel who effectively secured the Christmas Holiday and Festivities across the country. Reports from all our jurisdictions indicate that the festivities were generally peaceful without any incidents of major security significance. At least millions of Christian’s gathered in churches and other places of worship […]
Continue ReadingThe territorial Police at Kibuku is investigating circumstances under which three people died as a result of suffocation caused by a charcoal stove at Bwase village, Buluya Parish, Kirika subcounty in Kibuku District. Today 25/12/2022 at around 0934hrs, the Police at Kirika Community Police Station, recieved a report of possible suffocation by carbon monoxide from […]
Continue ReadingThe Flying squad and Crime Intelligence squads, in close coordination with the territorial teams in Masaka city, have dismantled another terror cell in Nyendo-Masaka, where they further arrested its ring leader and recovered an assortment of exhibits. The tangible exhibits recovered include; 1 PK Machine gun, 7 SMGs, 1 pistol, and explosives, from their hideout […]
Continue ReadingOn 01 Dec 2022, the Directorate of Crime Intelligence in partnership with the Ghetto Youth Coordinators launched a two-week operation in Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono aimed at recovering illegal Military/police attires from the public. This followed incidents of aggravated robbery, kidnap, illegal roadblocks at night, house breakings, etc in which the perpetrators were reportedly putting […]
Continue ReadingAs the year 2022, comes to an end, I would like to use this opportunity on my own and on the behalf of the entire Police fraternity, to wish all Ugandans and visitors in the country, a safe and peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Christmas is a period of Thanksgiving, togetherness, harmony, peace, […]
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