Police Crack Down on Criminal Gangs in Nsambya, 56 Suspects Arrested

On 29/04/2026 at about 1500 hours, police at Kabalagala conducted intelligence-led, disruptive operations in Nsambya Central Zone, particularly targeting furniture workshops in Nsambya. This followed public outcry over incidents of phone snatching, muggings, pickpocketing, and other criminal activities in the area. It has been established that many of the suspects disguise themselves as brokers and […]

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ARREST OF TWO ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS IN THE MURDER BY SHOOTING OF KOKUNDA PATRICIA – SOROTI CITY

Police in East Kyoga Region have today 24/04/2026 at around 0500hrs arrested two additional female suspects in connection with the aggravated robbery and murder by shooting of Kokunda Patricia, which occurred on 03/04/2026 in Soroti City. The suspects are: 1. Apolot Agnes, female adult aged 41, resident of Akaikai Ogobai Village, Arabaka Parish, Arapai Subcounty, […]

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LAUNCH OF FORENSIC INDUCTION COURSE TRAINING TOOLS

The Directorate of Forensic Services (DFS), in collaboration with the Directorate of Human Resource Development (HRD), has developed a comprehensive set of Forensic Induction Course Training Tools. These include a training curriculum, trainer’s guide, training manual, and a crime scene procedures manual. This initiative underscores the critical importance of standardized forensic training in safeguarding the […]

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Student Strikes in Kumi and Kiruhura Leave Trail of Vandalism

Police are investigating incidents of student unrest that resulted in the destruction of school property in Kumi and Kiruhura districts. In Kumi District, the incident occurred on 16 April 2026 at approximately 1930 hours at Kumi Technical School. It is alleged that during supper time, students protested over insufficient food, which escalated into a strike. […]

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Eight Suspects Arrested in Wakiso Over Motorcycle Theft as Police Recover Stolen Bikes

Following a case of motorcycle theft reported on 13/04/2026 at about 2000hrs, involving motorcycle registration number UMA 594BT, stolen from a boda boda rider, and a resident of Nalya Nansese Village, Lugyo Parish, Muduuma Sub-County in Mpigi District, Police in Wakiso have arrested eight (08) suspects in connection with the offence. The suspects were apprehended […]

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POLICE COUNTER TELEPHONE NUMBERS

PUBLIC NOTICE ON COUNTER TELEPHONE NUMBERS Following the recent operationalisation of the Sub-County Policing Model across the country, the Directorate of ICT has issued counter phones to all operationalised sub-county police stations, as well as to other police stations and units nationwide. To enhance effective policing and improve service delivery, all the counter telephone numbers […]

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Swift Security Operation Leads to Recovery of 105 Stolen Cattle in Bukedea District

The Territorial Police in the South Kyoga Region, in conjunction with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), have successfully recovered 105 head of cattle stolen by suspected Karamojong warriors following a swift and coordinated response. On 13th April 2026 at about 2300 hours, a group of approximately eight armed suspects, reportedly carrying guns, bows, and […]

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Police Recover Stolen Church Equipment, Arrest Three Suspects in Wakiso Break-in

Police in Wakiso are investigating a break-in at Kavumba SDA Church, located in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District, where unknown thugs stole a music amplifier and mixer on the night of April 11, 2026. Following swift action, our officers successfully recovered the stolen items from a nearby house, along with additional property that had earlier […]

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Joint Security Forces Recover Illegal Firearm in Kotido Operation

Joint security forces from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have today, Sunday, April 12, 2026, successfully recovered an illegal firearm during an intelligence-led operation. The operation led to the forceful recovery of one SMG rifle with a single round of ammunition from Lolem Lopusiteba, a 68-year-old male resident […]

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Kajjansi Police Investigate Suspected Poisoning of One-Year-Old Baby, Relative Confesses

Police at Kajansi are actively investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a one year old baby by alleged poisoning that ocurred during the night of 10.04.2026 in Katwe cell Nakawuka parish Kajjansi town council Wakiso district. The deceased has been identified as Balisala promise 1year old female . It’s alleged that for the last two […]

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