STATEMENT REGARDING SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY FROM KENYAN AUTHORITIES

A 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 […]

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON ARRESTS RELATED TO ATTEMPTS TO MARCH TO PARLIAMENT

Between 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 […]

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AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PPC RECRUITS SUSPECTED OF PRESENTING FORGED ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY

The 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 […]

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MARCH TO PARLIAMENT ON 23 JULY 24

The 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 […]

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Traffic Police Urges Owners to Reclaim Impounded Motorcycles

During 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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STATEMENT ON THE CALL TO MATCH TO PARLIAMENT

The  Uganda Police is reliably informed of ongoing mobilization efforts on social media calling for people to march to parliament. Unidentified organizers have circulated placards urging people to gather on all Kampala streets on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 but the time of commencement and organizational details are unclear. Given the lack of transparency and potential […]

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18 Police Officers Trained in Combating Online Sexual Exploitation

A total of 18 police officers drawn from the Directorates of Interpol (NCB Kampala), Forensic Services, Cyber Crime Unit, Criminal Investigations, Immigration, Child and Family Protection Unit, and Aviation Police have today completed a one-week training in fighting online sexual exploitation. The training has been ongoing at the Kabira Country Club in Kampala. The course […]

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Police Meets National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership

Today, 11th July 2024, the Uganda Police Force had an engagement meeting with the National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership at Police Headquarters. It was a follow-up meeting to the one held on 27-th May 2024, during which several resolutions were agreed upon by both the UPF and NUP leadership regarding their consultative meetings. The Uganda […]

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