IGP BYAKAGABA MEETS WITH REGIONAL INTERPOL BOSS

Today, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba held a meeting with Mr. Apollo Africa, the CEO of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation (EAPCCO) and head of Interpol Regional Bureau, Nairobi, at the Police Headquarters in Naguru, Kampala. This meeting served as a courtesy visit from Mr. Apollo to recognize the leadership of the Uganda […]

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ARREST OF NOTORIOUS CRIMINALS IN KISANGANI, MASAJA- MAKINDYE DIVISION- KAMPALA CITY

On August 2, 2024, at around 2:00 PM, the Katwe Division Police in Kampala Metropolitan South conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of KIZITO ISAAC, also known as Kamese, a notorious robber and resident of Kisangani Zone, Masaja- Makindye Division- Kampala City. Kamese had broken into Ssendija Mike’s house and stolen a mattress, […]

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IGP MEETS OFFICERS OF POLICE FORENSIC DIRECTORATE

Today, IGP Abas Byakagaba met officers under the UPF’s Forensic Services Directorate.   He was accompanied by the Director of Forensic Services, ACP Andrew Mubiru. IGP Byakagaba stressed the importance of teamwork and collaboration among officers.   He emphasized the need to combine efforts, share knowledge, and innovate to maximize capabilities and achieve their objectives. […]

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RECOVERY OF  STOLEN VEHICLE NUMBER PLATES IN RUKUNGIRI DISTRICT

On July 25, 2024, Police in Rukungiri Municipality conducted an intelligence-led operation in response to an increase in vehicle number plate thefts. The operation led to the arrest of suspects (Mujuni Brian and Arinaitwe Anthony)  The operation also to the recovery of the following stolen vehicle number plates UAS 842V, stolen in June 2024 UBQ […]

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON ARRESTS RELATED TO ATTEMPTS TO MARCH TO PARLIAMENT

Between July 22 and July 25, 2024, demonstrators attempted to march to Parliament in Kampala, leading to significant police intervention. July 22, 2024: Nine individuals were arrested and charged with common nuisance and traffic regulation violations, all of whom were taken to court. July 23, 2024: A total of 75 suspects were apprehended; 74 were […]

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AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PPC RECRUITS SUSPECTED OF PRESENTING FORGED ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY

The reporting of recruits commenced on July 13, 2024, and by July 15, 2024, a total of 3,129 recruits had been received. A verification team from police headquarters conducted an assessment, which has thus far revealed that 69 recruits submitted forged academic papers. In response to these findings, we have initiated an investigation concerning the […]

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MARCH TO PARLIAMENT ON 23 JULY 24

The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has clearly articulated its position regarding recent events. on July 15, 2024, UPF issued a warning to unidentified individuals engaged in a mobilization campaign across social media platforms. On that date, these individuals notified the Inspector General of Police about their intention to march to parliament by way of precession […]

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STATEMENT ON THE CALL TO MATCH TO PARLIAMENT

The  Uganda Police is reliably informed of ongoing mobilization efforts on social media calling for people to march to parliament. Unidentified organizers have circulated placards urging people to gather on all Kampala streets on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 but the time of commencement and organizational details are unclear. Given the lack of transparency and potential […]

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