In a continued operation against acts of phone snatching and the theft of motor vehicle parts, particularly side mirrors and grills, along the Lugogo–Nakawa traffic lights on Jinja Road in Kampala District, Police at Jinja Road Police Station conducted an intelligence-led operation on 03/03/2026 targeting the affected areas. The operation led to the arrest of […]
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Police at Jinja Road Police Station conducted an operation on 05/03/2026 between 1000hrs and 1500hrs in the kiseka area central division in Kampala district targeting shops suspected of dealing in stolen property. During the operation, six suspects were arrested for allegedly being in possession of suspected stolen property. A search conducted at their respective shops […]
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Police in Kampala Metropolitan Area have arrested two suspects who were found armed with a panga near Total petrol station in Kabuusu on the night of 26th February 2026, following a timely alert from a private security officer. It is alleged that at around 9:00 p.m., a vehicle registration number UBG 514R first approached […]
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Between 23rd and 28th February 2026, Uganda Police Force, with the assistance of other security agencies, conducted 47 intelligence‑led and disruptive operations nationwide, netting a total of 1,185 suspects, with Kampala Metropolitan East, North and South accounting for the largest share of arrests as they sustained nightly crackdowns on black spots linked to robberies, phone […]
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The territorial police in the Greater Bushenyi Region have opened a General Enquiry File (GEF) following the death of 53 head of cattle between June 2025 and February 2026. Investigations stem from allegations that the cattle were being administered hot water at night by suspected individuals, who would later return to buy the weakened animals […]
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Between Monday 16 and Sunday 22 Feb 2026, Security agencies conducted intensive, intelligence‑led operations across Kampala Metropolitan and upcountry regions, resulting in the arrest of 1,095 suspects linked to burglary, aggravated robbery, narcotics, street mugging and other crimes. The operations targeted blackspots, criminal hideouts and narcotics hubs, and led to the recovery of dangerous weapons […]
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Security agencies have successfully arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Bukenya Martin (18), which occurred on 14/02/2026 at around 8:00 PM in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division, Wakiso District. The suspect was apprehended in Gulu District and has been identified as Musasizi Herbert aged 41. The deceased, a student of Hillside Secondary School […]
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There are growing concerns about crime across the country, and we take these concerns seriously. As custodians of public peace and safety, we remain fully committed to protecting lives and property. Several incidents reported to the police and through social media platforms have prompted swift operational responses, many of which have resulted in successful interventions. […]
Continue ReadingIn a continued effort to combat crime in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, police conducted coordinated disruptive operations on 15th February 2026 between 2000hrs and 0130hrs. Nsangi Policing Division, carried out operations in areas of Kyengera, Kazinga, Nabaziza, Wakimese, Masanda, Kinaawa, Kikajjo, Kasenge and Nakasozi. The operations targeted identified hotspots, marijuana smoking points, and blackspots associated […]
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The Police in Amuru District, in a joint operation with the Uganda People’s Defence Force, conducted a successful operation that led to the arrest of six suspects in connection with the theft of 105 head of cattle from the farm of Hon. Dan Kidega, the former the former speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly […]
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