On 6th July 2024, an aggravated robbery case was reported at Katwe police station, resulting in the arrest of Lutaaya Gerald. Following a police investigation on 26th July 2024, several suspects were apprehended on a number of occasions/days, including: His wife, Nakigozi Catharine Catherin’s brother, Lutaaya Syrus Syrus’s cousin, Muyanga alias Adam Brian Muyanga (alias […]
Continue ReadingWe wish to express our concern over baseless accusations from politicians and their actions that can heighten tensions within the community. As Uganda Police Force, we voice serious concerns about certain politicians who are exploiting the recent tragic events at the Kiteezi landfill for their own political advantage. We strongly urge these individuals to cease […]
Continue ReadingLast week, I expressed concerns about the crime threat posed by motorcycle riders with obscured number plates. On 9th August, 2024 Jinja Road Police Division officers, while on patrol along Prince Charles Drive in Kololo arrested a 27-year-old man named Kagoma Edward, a resident of Mutungo, who was parked and using his phone. His motorcycle, a […]
Continue ReadingOn August 10, 2024, a video circulated on social media showing an adult male torturing a minor by wrapping him in a mosquito net and strangling him. The police quickly acted and traced the incident to Butabira village, Namabu ward, Nyenga Division, in Buikwe District. Investigations revealed that Lukwago David, a 56-year-old peasant from Mbiko […]
Continue ReadingOn August 3, 2024, at around 1:50 AM, police received a report of a suspected murder along the road from Kitooro to Entebbe International Airport. The victim was identified as Ngorok John Bosco, a 30-year-old male employee of the Uganda Revenue Authority’s Domestic Tax Department. He had been stabbed in the neck and head by […]
Continue ReadingA group of thirty-six (36) Ugandans, including three (03) females, is currently in our custody after being arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, and subsequently handed over to Ugandan authorities on the night of July 24, 2024. They were engaged in covert activities that are suspected to be subversive, drawing the attention of Kenyan security forces. We […]
Continue ReadingBetween July 22 and July 25, 2024, demonstrators attempted to march to Parliament in Kampala, leading to significant police intervention. July 22, 2024: Nine individuals were arrested and charged with common nuisance and traffic regulation violations, all of whom were taken to court. July 23, 2024: A total of 75 suspects were apprehended; 74 were […]
Continue ReadingThe reporting of recruits commenced on July 13, 2024, and by July 15, 2024, a total of 3,129 recruits had been received. A verification team from police headquarters conducted an assessment, which has thus far revealed that 69 recruits submitted forged academic papers. In response to these findings, we have initiated an investigation concerning the […]
Continue ReadingThe Uganda Police Force (UPF) has clearly articulated its position regarding recent events. on July 15, 2024, UPF issued a warning to unidentified individuals engaged in a mobilization campaign across social media platforms. On that date, these individuals notified the Inspector General of Police about their intention to march to parliament by way of precession […]
Continue ReadingDuring the week of 7th – 13th July 2024, 81 people died and 301 sustained injuries. Among the dead were 35 motorcyclists, 28 pedestrians, 13 passengers on motor cycles, 03 pedal cyclists, 01 Driver & 01 other. Crashes on motor cycles, both riders and passengers accounted for 59% of the total death followed by pedestrians […]
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