Police Professional Standards unit together with the criminal investigations department (CID) in Rukungiri are investigating an aggravated robbery carried out at Bwambara in Rukungiri district in which two people fell victim. Preliminary investigations point to misuse of an SMG riffle by police officers who have been arrested namely AIP Ninsima Alex number 53087, Twongyirwe, detective […]
Continue ReadingI am pleased to announce on behalf of the leadership of the Uganda Police that we intend to celebrate our centenary anniversary (i.e 100 years in existence) this year. The celebrations will involve commemorative events covering a period of 6 months beginning on 25th May 2014 with the finale, which will mark the highlights on […]
Continue ReadingThe Inspector General of Police has today 6/5/2014 suspended with immediate effect the Regional Police Commander Savannah ACP Mivule Richard and the District Police Commander Luweero ASP Ninsiima Godfrey to pave way for investigations into an incident of public disorder during the nominations of the Democratic Party candidate for the Luweero Woman Member of Parliament […]
Continue ReadingReference is made to various complaints in the public domain about delayed and or missing salary payments for some police personnel particularly for the months of January to March 2014. The Police management acknowledges these concerns and wishes to clarify to all the affected personnel and the public that the delay was due to the […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
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