As you all aware on the 19.05.2023, a case of theft of a radioactive source was reported from the stores of China Civil Engineering Construction Cooperation (CCECC) at Kagezi village, Kiringente sub-county in Mpigi district, which uses the sources for road construction. The radioactive sources can also be used in industrial radiography, medical radiotherapy, and […]
Continue ReadingThe Leadership of the Joint Security Agencies would like to applaud all security personnel and stakeholders who in their areas of responsibility enabled a very peaceful, safe and secure, Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations in Namugongo, Nakiyanja and at Mamre Prayer Centre. From a security standpoint, the Martyrs Day Celebrations was a resounding success. Out special […]
Continue ReadingKampala Metropolitan Police South (KMP South) and Kajjansi Police Division are actively investigating a tragic incident of murder by shooting that occurred on the night of 30th May 2023. The incident took place at Kitiko Birongo, Ndejje Division, Makindye Sebagabo in Wakiso District. The victim has been identified as Mukisa Ronnie, a 45-year-old lawyer working […]
Continue ReadingThe Directorate of Crime Intelligence, in coordination with KMP and Mukono police, carried out an intelligence led operation on the 24.05.2023, and cracked down an organized criminal gang, that had specialized in the vandalism and theft of spare parts from long distance trucks, lorries and trailers that are parked alongside the road, fuel stations, other […]
Continue ReadingAs you are all aware, we have entered the crucial week, of the Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations, that will take place on the 3.06.2023. Millions of pilgrims, well-wishers and faith-based tourists are expected to gather at the Catholic Shrine in Namugongo, the Anglican Shrine at Nakiyanja, Mamre Prayer Centre and the Muslim Shrine at Namugongo. […]
Continue ReadingDuring the previous week, police responded to 5 incidents of shooting, three of which arose out of anger and temperament, and the two out of reckless behavior. As a result, a police officer lost his life in a suicide by shooing, while two other victims were injured, to the thigh and shoulder respectively. They were […]
Continue ReadingUganda Police Force Congratutes parents and school going children upon successfully completing the first term holiday. As children return to school this week, we call upon the general public to strictly observe traffic regulations while using the roads and to report any indiscipline to the nearest Police checkpoint or Police Station. Pedestrians and motorists are […]
Continue ReadingAs always, the IGP has applauded the police and sister security agencies for effectively providing protective cover to pilgrims trekking on foot, as part of the popular annual religious commemoration of the Uganda Martyrs, to purposely renew their faith. Reports from all our territorial commanders indicate that there were no major incidents registered, apart from […]
Continue ReadingThe Inspector General of Police Martins Okoth Ochola has halted the operating licenses for thirty nine Private Security Companies. These companies failed to fulfill some or all of the necessary conditions for license renewal last year(2022) as per Regulation 14(d) of the Police (Control of Private Security Organisations) Regulations 2013. Some of the conditions include; […]
Continue ReadingDuring the previous week, police responded to 3 incidents of shooting, two of which arose out of anger and rage by a police officer in Mbarara and a Saracen security guard in Tororo Municipality. The third shooting was by a police officer in Mukono Municipality, due to a mistaken identity. The investigations so far reveal […]
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