TERROR SUSPECT ESCAPES CAPTURE, LANDLORD ARRESTED. The joint counter-terror tactical teams, carried out a raid on the 4.11.2021, at around 11.30pm, at the home of Kaggwa Umar, who was harboring one of the most wanted terror suspect, identified as Muwonge Yusuf, a 28 year old, male adult, linked to the bombings in Komamboga, Ttula Kawempe […]
Continue ReadingIt is with joy and deep sense of satisfaction that I preside over this ceremony where we have convened, to officially bid farewell to our retired officers. Today’s occasion gives us another opportunity to once again demonstrate and cement our unity and teamwork. As Uganda Police Force (UPF) management, we hold this farewell function as a sign […]
Continue ReadingThe Joint Counter Terror task team actively involved in the ongoing counter terror operations, found themselves in a volatile situation, after a terror suspect, jumped off a patrol vehicle and tried to escape, while being escorted to SID Kireka. The officers responded immediately and fired warning shots while commanding him to stop but all in […]
Continue ReadingWe wish to inform the public that the leadership of the Joint Security Agencies has obtained credible intelligence about plans by NUP, the newly formed “Peoples Front for Transition, and other political actors, to hold riots and political demonstrations across the country, beginning, Monday, 8.11.2021. The intelligence reveals how NUP has mobilized its political leaders […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the tragic incident of terrorism that occurred on the 23.10.2021, in which an innocent member of the public, Nyinaneza Emily, lost her life and 4 others sustained critical injuries, the Security Agencies from the Joint Anti-terrorism Unit, the Joint Intelligence Components of CMI, CI and ISO, CID, conducted several intelligence led operations, that led […]
Continue ReadingThe Territorial Police in Greater Savannah and Wobulenzi, is actively tracking down, the Mayor of Wobulenzi Town Council and several others for incitement to violence, obstruction of police officers on lawful duty and for violation of the curfew restrictions. The facts gathered so far indicate that on the 30.10.2021, at around 7:30pm, the OC station, […]
Continue ReadingPolice officers and their families trained on Gender Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights matters. A team of senior officers from the SGBV at CID headquarters Kibuli has camped in Savana Region to enhance and create awareness on GBV to police officers, their spouses and children. The three day workshop was opened today by […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the tragic incident of a suicide bombing on a SWIFT Safaris Bus, and the failed attempt of a suicide attack, in Pader District, we want to inform the public that the terrorist strategy of suicide attacks, against civilians is a very dangerous plot. And because suicide attacks or threats are a new phenomenon, it […]
Continue ReadingWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Terrorism as “any act of violence or threat of violence carried out for purposes of influencing government or an international organization, or intimidating the public and for a political, religious, social and economic aim, indiscriminately without due regard to the safety of others or property”. Terrorism manifests in form of […]
Continue ReadingYesterday, October 29, 2021, at around 1600 hours, our officers received a report of an explosion at Segalye LC1 village, Semuto Sub County, Nakaseke District. It was established that an abandoned ordinance which children were playing with exploded and hit three of them. Pius Kiwuwa, 11, died on the spot, while Michael Kiyingi, 14, and […]
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