The Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura has today 23rd April 2014 reviewed matters surrounding allegations of professional misconduct and abuse of office against AIP Kirumira Mohammad. He notes that the officer is guided by the Police Code of conduct which clearly stipulates rules and procedures of addressing complaints and grievances within the Police […]
Continue ReadingAs we start this Easter Festive holiday, I would wish to take this opportunity on behalf of the Uganda Police to caution fellow Ugandans to remain vigilant and extra alert as periods of festivities make you most vulnerable. It is encouraging that crime in Uganda has continued to register a downward trend, although certain crimes […]
Continue ReadingThe Uganda Police has noted the recent statements and stories in the local media, pertaining to Police investigation of criminality in Political Parties. While we appreciate the interest of the public in certain aspects of our work, and the freedom the media has in reporting such stories, we insist that such freedom should be exercised […]
Continue ReadingIn the recent days a number of reports have appeared in the media alleging that the Police has clamped down on some of the meetings organized by some members of the opposition. Particular reference is made to the meetings organised in Mbarara, Kabale, Mbale, Soroti and recently Kasese. These meetings were organized by the same […]
Continue ReadingIn December 2006, Police Management made a deliberate and informed decision to carry out a comprehensive review of the entire Uganda Police Force to ensure it is a relevant, professional and democratically accountable establishment, as outlined in Article 211 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. This decision was taken after lengthy discussions I […]
Continue ReadingWe have received intelligence information that terrorists belonging to the Al Shaba bab group are planning to attack Uganda by hitting fuel tankers on transit, fuel depots and stations. Uganda Police Force and its sister security agencies have activated and enhance the following counter measures: 1.We have identified fuel tanker stop overs and parking places […]
Continue ReadingUganda Police in Kabarole district is holding a 29 year old man for impersonating as a Medical Officer and conning residents of the area that he would get for them jobs with the hospital. The suspect is identified as WAMANI EDWARD a resident of Kihoro village Katoma Sub County in Hoima district. The suspect who […]
Continue ReadingThe press continues to carry misleading stories that an ongoing investigation by the Police of certain persons associated with NRM party, who have been moving around the country collecting signatures is, in fact, harassment of supporters of Rt. Hon. Amama Mbabazi, the Prime Minister, and that the harassment is because of their political opinions, and […]
Continue ReadingThe Inter Agency Security Committee has directed that fireworks display be limited to important National days only i.e. New Year, Liberation and Independence Day celebrations. The directive is as a result of security concerns and the threat of terrorism that currently exists in the country. The continuous use of fireworks displays has become a security […]
Continue ReadingThe Uganda Police Force (UPF) has taken serious note of an article titled, “Police give prime city land to Chinese firm” that appeared on page 7 of the Daily Monitor of Wednesday, January 8, 2014. It is a falsehood to state that the Uganda Police procured through a non-competitive bidding process a Chinese firm, Fangda […]
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