During the previous week, two more aggravated robberies by criminal gangs targeting fuel stations occurred. Like we indicated in our previous briefings, the robbers either disguise as clients branching to refuel their vehicles, then round up the private security guards and other staff on the night shift, before robbing them; or carryout direct attacks on […]
Continue ReadingThe IGP has extended best wishes to all journalists and media practioners in Uganda, as they commemorate the World Press Freedom Day. He further explained that press freedom was about the right to receive and impart information, before acknowledging the role journalists and media practioners play, in providing information to society. He added that he […]
Continue ReadingFollowing concerns about growing insecurity and violence due to raids and counter raids in the Karamoja region, the DIGP Maj Gen Tumusiime Katsigazi has today held a consultative meeting with the Karamojong Sub Region commanders in Moroto. The meeting which was attended by RPCs from the two regions all DPCs from the 9 districts of […]
Continue ReadingDetectives at Kampala Metropolitan Police are holding five suspects on allegations of Obtaining Money by false pretence through fraudulent sale of Land. The suspects include Kintuze Ronald, Yiiga Vicent, Waswa Brian, Mugalya Moses and Kasozi Peter . These were arrested by our officers at KMP after Mbabazi Asilat complained about a group of thugs who […]
Continue ReadingRecently, the Ministry of Health revealed that there was a massive drop in the number of COVID-19 related admissions at the health facilities, which was a big relief to many Ugandans and visitors due to the devastating effects of COVID-19, for almost two years. The public complied with the health and safety protocols for fear […]
Continue ReadingThe Uganda Police Muslim fraternity has Wednesday 27th April donated Ramadhan (Iftar) items to the community to enable them to break their fast. The assortment of food items was distributed to the Muslim community of Kiwango, Kasayi and Nakagere mosques in Mukono District. This was done in partnership with Salaam TV. The items range from […]
Continue ReadingThe Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services, today 27.04.2022, at around 10.12am, made a rapid and prompt response to a fire at the Supreme Court, located at Plot 10, Upper Hill, in Kololo. The first firefighting crew that was dispatched from the Kololo Independence Grounds, arrived within five minutes and found heavy flames and smoke, […]
Continue ReadingDetectives in Nansana have arrested a notorious thug and launched a manhunt for his accomplices following a series of robberies in the area. The suspect identified as Ssozi Derrick 20 years was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in areas of Kisumu Village, Nabweru Division in Wakiso District on 24/04/2022 at around 1500 hrs. Ssozi, a […]
Continue ReadingThe Directorate of Criminal Investigations has intensified its operations against acts of sabotage, vandalism and theft of electric wires and cables, with successful raids at two locations in Namugongo and Katwe, that led to the arrest of 3 UMEME workers and an assortment of exhibits. In Namugongo, the task team arrested two suspected vandals identified […]
Continue ReadingAs you are all aware, the territorial police at Katonga Region and Mpigi, registered an incident of Attempted Murder, against the Principal Judge, His Lordship, Dr. Flavian Zaija, after his convoy was allegedly attacked by suspected gunmen on the 23.04.2022, at around 8:30pm, around Kalandezi village, Buwama in Mpigi district. As a result, a composite […]
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