Key Suspects Arrested in Murder and Aggravated Robbery of Kokunda Patricia in Soroti City

The UPF wishes to update the public on the ongoing investigations into the aggravated robbery and murder by shooting of Kokunda Patricia, which was earlier brought to your attention. On 03/04/2026 at about 0440hours, the victim was attacked, robbed, and fatally shot by armed assailants at Teso Coach Park along Station Road near Goalman Supermarket […]

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Four Children Killed in Ggaba Daycare Attack; Suspect Arrested

Today, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at around 1100 hours, the Police in Ggaba responded to a distress call reporting an individual allegedly attacking children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare centre located in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City. Responding officers managed to arrest the suspect at the scene, identified as 39‑year‑old Okello […]

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POLICE RECOVER 68 STOLEN HEAD OF CATTLE, THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED

The Territorial Police in Luwero District have successfully recovered 68 head of cattle and arrested three suspects in connection with cattle theft in Kigumbya Village, Kamira Sub-County, Luwero District. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating that a group of suspects was in the process of transferring the stolen cattle to a potential buyer. Acting swiftly […]

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IGP’S REMARKS DURING THE LAUNCH OF THE ANNUAL CRIME REPORT 2025

The Annual Crime Report 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of crime trends, patterns and collective efforts of the force. It is a tool for accountability, transparency and strategic planning. The report indicates crime dropped by 10 percent in comparison to 4.1 percent in 2024. This milestone is attributed to several factors; There is a clear […]

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Three Arrested for Impersonating IGP on Social Media

Police at Jinja Road are holding three suspects in connection with personation. The suspects were arrested on 24th March 2026 and have been identified as Ariho Abubakar Uthmaan, Bukenya Fayim, and Kaweesi Dalton. It is alleged that the trio has been impersonating the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, on various social media platforms with […]

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Uganda Police Refutes False Claims on Arrest of SP Karim Mukiibi

Our attention has been drawn to misleading and false propaganda circulating on social media alleging that SP Karim Mukiibi, of the Field Force Unit (FFU) has been arrested by the Uganda Police. We wish to clarify that SP Mukiibi has not been arrested. He remains on duty and continues to diligently perform his official police […]

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Social Media Influencer Mukalakasa Arrested Over Alleged Unlawful Acts

Kampala Metropolitan Police are holding Nyanzi Kenneth Lukyamuzi, also known as Mukalakasa, a 27-year-old male adult and social media influencer, on allegations of engaging in acts against the order of nature. This follows a video reportedly recorded in 2018, which allegedly shows him and others, still at large, engaging in such acts in Kajjansi. On […]

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Kampala Metropolitan Police Arrest Over 100 Suspects in Coordinated Anti-Crime Crackdown Across Multiple Divisions

In a bid to curb crime, the Kampala Metropolitan Police, in coordination with other security agencies, conducted a series of intelligence-led operations on 23rd March 2026 across various parts of the Kampala Metropolitan Area. These operations were in response to numerous public complaints regarding escalating criminal activities. Police at Kira Division carried out operations in […]

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POLICE IN NATEETE ARREST SUSPECT IN CHILD TORTURE CASE

Police at Nateete are holding one suspect in connection with a case of child torture that occurred in Kanaala Zone, Mutundwe Parish, Bunamwaya Division, Wakiso District. The victim is a 10-year-old boy, a Primary Four pupil. The suspect has been identified as Nankunda Esther, a 34-year-old resident of the above-mentioned area. It is alleged that […]

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Four Injured in Suspected Explosion at Mbale Scrap Workshop

An explosion involving an unidentified object occurred on 17th March 2026 in St. Andrews Cell, South Central Ward, Industrial Division, Mbale City. The incident took place at a scrap workshop, where four individuals were injured while offloading scrap metal from a vehicle. The injured persons were promptly evacuated to Mbale Hospital, where they are currently […]

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