Police Foils Attempted Robbery at Nsambya Petrol Station

Yesterday, 22/06/2019, at around 8 pm, detectives from the Flying Squad Unit, in an intelligence-led operation, shot at two suspected armed robbers, killing one instantly and wounding the other. A third suspect, identified as Okello David, was arrested and is in police custody at Kabalagala Police station. The body of the deceased, only identified as […]

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POLICE ENHANCES SECURITY MEASURES AHEAD OF AFCON GAMES

The Uganda Police force congratulates Uganda Cranes and all fans upon reaching the AFCON Finals. The tournament, which starts today and will run through to mid July, is anticipated to be viewed by many Ugandans and friends of the Uganda Cranes. This calls for heightened security measures on the part of security agencies, football lovers […]

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Interpol intercepts counterfeit products

The Directorate of Interpol and International Relations has intercepted and seized  4 tons of fake liters of sachets spirits and 250 cartons of counterfeit cosmetics products worth half a billion shillings. The Ag. Director Interpol and International Relations SCP Oyo-Nyeko Benson confirmed this development during a press conference this morning at Interpol offices in Kololo. […]

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Police Statement on Social Media Videos Glorifying Violence

The Special Investigation Directorate under the Criminal Investigations Directorate has taken over inquiries into the case of incitement to violence through social media by a one Andrew Mukasa of Bajjo Events. The case relates to the comments he made in “Luganda” local language and circulated online. When translated, Andrew  Mukasa of Bajjo events warns H.E. The President of […]

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Police Statement on Armed Criminal Gang

This is to inform the public that the ongoing Intelligence led operation by the territorial Police in Kampala Metropolitan Area (KMP), has further culminated into the arrest of two other notorious robbers, highly connected with the murder of two women, dealing in mobile money, at Zana. These include, Onenchan Emma and Magusho Denis, bringing the […]

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Police seizes counterfeit products

The  directorate of  Interpol and International Relations has in a joint operation intercepted 5000 pieces of counterfeit products. The two-day operation was conducted between 12th and 13th June led to seizure of over 5000 pieces of counterfeit bearings. Ag Director Interpol and International Relations, SCP Oyo-Nyeko Benson confirmed the operation in a press conference at […]

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POLICE STATEMENT ON MARTYRS DAY CELEBRATIONS

The Uganda police force wishes to congratulate all members of the public upon  successfully commemorating  the annual Uganda Martyrs Day, which was celebrated yesterday 3rd, June,2019, at Uganda Martyrs Shrines Namugongo . Uganda Martyrs Shrines are some of the most recognized shrines in Africa. The activities of the celebration include religious sacraments such as baptism […]

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Security Guidelines Ahead of Martyrs Day Celebrations

This year’s Martyrs Day celebrations will be held on Monday 3rd June 2019. We have three different venues that we expect pilgrims to gather,  among them which  include Namugongo Catholic Martyrs shrine, Anglican  Martyrs Shrine Namugongo and Mamiree. According to the church representatives, millions of people are expected to grace the event from all over […]

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GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN AND PILGRIMS

The Uganda police would like to inform all stakeholders as well as the public that security particularly on the highways has been intensified to manage the increased traffic caused by pilgrims, and school going children. As we all are aware the official school opening for term two was yesterday Monday 27th. May, 2019. For many […]

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