This morning (05th November 2020) at about 0714/c, a joint security intelligence led operation succeeded in arresting one suspect identified as Angulo Andrew Lokong, the NUP coordinator in Karamoja. The operation was carried out in the area of Camp Swahili South division in Moroto municipality. This follows a series of videos that were seen making […]
Continue ReadingWe would like to inform the public that the second day of the nomination exercise for Presidential Candidates, for the 2021 General Elections, was partly characterized by several acts of violence. As you are all aware the Electoral Commission issued very clear guidelines prohibiting all forms of processions and assemblies, to guard against the spread […]
Continue ReadingAs you are all aware, the nomination of presidential aspirants for the 2021, General Elections will take place on the 2nd -3rd, November 2020, at the cricket grounds, Kyambogo. So far, 10 (ten) Presidential Aspirants are expected to participate in the two –day nomination exercise. The safety and security of all the aspirants, other stakeholders […]
Continue ReadingWith only 3 days to the nomination of Presidential Candidates for the General Elections, we would like to remind all individual actors and political groups, that processions, rallies and assemblies were prohibited during nominations, due to the high risks they impose on public health and safety. Despite the guidelines issued by the Electoral Commission, which […]
Continue ReadingThe National Electoral Commission will conduct Presidential Nominations on 2nd and 3rd November, 2020 at Cricket Grounds Kyambogo. Therefore, the following Traffic Guidelines will be in place; -Motorists will be diverted at Spear Motors (IOV), Banda Trading Centre, Kireka Trading Centre, Kigobe Road at National Council of Higher Education and Jokas Hotel. -Other motorists heading […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the announcement by UNEB, allowing pregnant girls in candidate classes to register for their final exams, we would like to warn teachers, parents, fellow students and the public (including neighborhoods), against acts of discrimination and stigmatization of these pregnant girls. You are all aware the Covid-19 period has been burdensome for girls more than […]
Continue ReadingThe UPF is pleased to present the handbook /simplified manual of SOPs on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement agencies during operations. The IGP while presenting the 50.000 copies, revealed that the SOPs specifically deal with the use of force and firearms by law enforcement agencies during operations. He added that adherence […]
Continue ReadingThe Police Advisory Committee has recommended IP Cheptegei Joshua who broke four (4) World Records in long distance running competitions, for promotion to his next rank of ASP. The IGP who is the Chairperson of the PAC made the announcement to honor the athlete on Wednesday, 21.10.2020 during the meeting. He in addition, tasked the […]
Continue ReadingPRESS RELEASE This is to kindly inform all applicants who expressed interest to join the UPF as Probationer Police Constables that the list of candidates for the next stage of the recruitment program is now out. All applicants are requested to crosscheck their names at the respective District/Divisional Police Headquarters, to confirm whether they are […]
Continue ReadingA total of 10 police officers Thursday completed a 4 months specialized training in firefighting and prevention. The function was presided over by the Chief of Joint Staff, AIGP Jack Bakasumba, who congratulated the officers for the reasonable efforts in the course. He noted that the course comes at the right time, putting the officers […]
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