POLICE CRACK DOWN ON ELECTRICITY WIRE THEFT RING IN MUKONO: FIVE SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN KATEGA VILLAGE, MUKONO DISTRICT OPERATION

On November 15, 2024, at around 12:25 PM, intelligence information regarding a group suspected of stealing electricity wires prompted a coordinated operation. Information was relayed to police who embarked on an operation in in Katega village, Kyampisi sub-county, Mukono District with sister forces of UPDF. During this operation, five suspects were arrested red-handed with two […]

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ARMED ROBBERY IN FORT PORTAL: SUSPECTS APPREHENDED AFTER ATTACK ON BUSINESS WOMAN 

On November 14, 2024, around 7:30 PM, a group of assailants attacked KEZAABU IRENE at her workplace, BUGUMA & K.I MOTOR CYCLES SPARES ENTERPRISE, located in Kisenyi-Mugunu Cell, Baazar Ward, Central Division of Fort Portal City. The attackers, estimated to be eight in number and armed with a rifle, confronted the victim and other employees, […]

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Security Beefed Up Ahead of Cranes Vs South Africa Match

Security is all set at Namboole Stadium for today’s highly-anticipated match between Uganda Cranes and South Africa in the AFCON qualifiers. The deployment of security personnel has been completed to ensure a safe and secure environment for all attendees. All personnel have been thoroughly briefed to ensure seamless coordination and control of access points. Fans […]

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Certificate of Good Conduct Application Made Easy

The Uganda Police Force has made significant improvements to its online application process for Certificates of Good Conduct. The processing time has been reduced from 7 working days to 5 working days. *Fees and Payment* The official fees for a Certificate of Good Conduct are 76,000 UGX, plus 2,300 UGX bank charges or 3,700 UGX […]

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WAKISO POLICE RE-ARREST SUSPECT LINKED TO VEHICLE THEFT RING

In June, police in Kajjansi apprehended five suspects accused of stealing a motor vehicle. The suspects are: a. Matovu Kenny, 30 years old, a Transport Manager from Aliwala village, Aluu County, Congo. b. Gumisiriza Ismail, 35 years old, self-employed, residing in Okawanda Namere, Wakiso District. c. Musimenta Ruth, also known as Jovan, 22 years old, […]

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CRIMINALS TARGET BUS PASSENGERS WITH SEDATIVES IN ROBBERY SPREE

As police, we have observed consistent patterns of criminals sedating bus passengers. On November 5, 2024, Basikana Amon, aged 24, was drugged on a Jaguar company bus (registration number UBN 307 T) and subsequently robbed of his belongings. He is currently hospitalized at Katuna border receiving treatment. The following day, November 6, at around 0500hrs, […]

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TRAGIC LIGHTNING CLAIMS 14 LIVES DURING PRAYER SERVICE IN LAMWO

On 02 November 2024, In Lamwo district there was an incident where Lightning struck 14 people to death and left 34 others injured. The incident happened during a prayer service at a church in Zone 8, Block 2. in Palabek ettlement camp. The victims, yet to be identified, had gathered for prayers when the rain […]

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WARNING AGAINST FIRE OUTBREAKS

In the KMP North Region, a fire outbreak occurred in Nansana West 1 Zone, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, on September 2, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM. The fire ignited in the rental property of Ssebagala Wilfred and was extinguished by local residents and the Fire Prevention and Rescue Services team. Although significant property damage was […]

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ARREST OF SUSPECTS IN 150 MILLION SHILLINGS COFFEE FACTORY HEIST

On 24 August 2024, a robbery occurred in Kalisizo, where armed robbers stole 150 million shillings from Pulinali Semanda, a 53-year-old businessman and owner of Zavuga Coffee Investments. Semanda was ambushed at his home after withdrawing the cash from Centenary Bank in Kyotera, intended for paying workers and coffee suppliers. Following an extensive investigation, police […]

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POLICE DOG LEADS TO ARREST IN KIRUHURA SHOP THEFT CASE

On 30 August 2024, Kiruhura police used a canine unit to investigate a break-in at a shop owned by Arimpa Aggrey, a veterinary doctor residing in Rwoburundo cell, Macuncu parish, Kinoni sub-county, Kiruhura District. The incident occurred at Rwoburundo trading center, where a box containing business documents and 400,000 Uganda shillings in cash was stolen […]

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