Police at Kira Road are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation that occurred on the night of 3rd February 2026 in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward, Kawempe Division, Kampala City. The deceased has been identified as Namulinde Diana, a 24-year-old businesswoman and social media content creator, who was living alone in an […]
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In a bid to dismantle criminal networks involved in drug abuse, robbery, theft, and other unlawful activities within the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Police have continued to conduct disruptive operations aimed at combating criminality. On 01st February 2026 at about 2300hrs, a joint operation was carried out in Kigombya, Mukono Central Division, Mukono District. During the […]
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Security agencies have arrested five(05) suspects in connection with a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan Policing area and recovered three firearms. The arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation conducted in Kiti A Zone, Kirinya Parish, Bweyogerere Division, Wakiso District between 24th and 27th January 2026. The suspects have been identified as; […]
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The Uganda Police Force would like to confirm the arrest of the Butambala County legislator, Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. He is currently in police custody and will be arraigned before court in due course. His arrest is in connection with recent iThe Uganda Police Force would like to confirm the arrest of the Butambala County […]
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Security agencies remain fully committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens during and after the elections. On 22nd January 2026, elections will be held for Lord Mayor, Lord Councillors, and District Chairperson. In this regard, joint security operations and deployments are ongoing across the metropolitan area. The priority of the security forces remains the […]
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Police in Isingiro District have made a major breakthrough in the murder of Karuhanga Gordon, a 48-year-old resident of Rugaara Cell, Kagarama Parish, Kagarama Sub-county, Isingiro District. Following a report of the incident, Police promptly responded with a team comprising homicide detectives, Scenes of Crime Officers, and a K-9 unit. At the scene, a thorough […]
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Overall, the security situation across the country during the Christmas period remained peaceful, with no major incidents of security breach reported. Only a few isolated criminal cases were registered, alongside a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of seven members of one family. With just two days to the New Year 2026, we extend […]
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Today, 17th December 2025, the NUP presidential candidate, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi, was scheduled to conduct campaign rallies in Katakwi District at Toroma Primary School and Toroma Town Council, Ocorimongin Primary School (Katakwi Town Council), and Usuk Sub-county. In Kapelebyong District, the scheduled venue was Kapelebyong Primary School, Kapelebyong Town Council. In Amuria District, the previously […]
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As we usher in the Christmas festive season, the Uganda Police Force warmly extends greetings to all Ugandans and visitors. With only 10 days to Christmas and 17 days to the New Year 2026, we wish everyone peace, joy, and shared celebration. All security agencies are on heightened alert to ensure that people across the […]
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Our attention has been drawn to a post circulating in the media regarding the death of Otim Leon Joshua, a 16-year-old student and resident of Customs Corner Cell, Bardeg Layibi Division, Gulu City. We wish to clarify the circumstances surrounding this incident as follows: On 06/12/2025, at around 1700hrs, Otim Leon Joshua left home, informing […]
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