On 23/01/2019 at 2015hr, Central Police Station Kampala responded to gun shots that had been fired around Ben Kiwanuka Street. Upon reaching the scene, it was established that Coleb Muhwezi, a guard attached to SWAT Security Company deployed at Pioneer Building, had allegedly discharged bullets that killed one person and injured another. The deceased has […]
Continue ReadingThis is to inform the general public that security agencies in close coordination with immigration officials have been investigating two foreign nationals working with a leading mobile telecom company over their engagements in acts which compromise National Security. The two foreign nationals include ; Olivier Prentout, a French national and Annie Tabura, a Rwandan national. […]
Continue ReadingThe police have noted with serious concern, falsified terror alerts, warning of a terrorist attack, two weeks from the Nairobi incidents of 15th January, 2019; that is being spread on various social media platforms. Another version is of a woman called “Violet Kemunto alias Khadija” who is claimed to be armed, dangerous, ruthless, kills without […]
Continue ReadingThis is to inform the general public and in particular, members of the Muslim community who were intending to participate in the National Jumaa Special Prayers, at Kololo Independence Grounds, today, Friday, January 18, 2019, that the prayers will not take place, after it was established that the religious gathering, that was being organized by […]
Continue ReadingAs we continue to actively monitor the aftermath of yesterday’s attack in the Kenyan Capital, Nairobi, where 14 innocent lives were lost and several other people severely injured; we want to assure the public that the general security situation in the country is still calm and peaceful. We extend our deepest sympathies to those impacted […]
Continue ReadingIt’s now four days to the end of year 2018. We acknowledge that this season is filled with activities and celebrations, prominent among which are the 31/1 fireworks displays across the country. So far, the security sector has cleared a total of 762 places where fireworks will be displayed. Those that will be displaying fireworks […]
Continue ReadingPRESS RELEASE Today, Wednesday, 19th, December, 2018, I am happy to launch seven (07) units of saloon vehicles, for the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, as part of our long running campaign and strategy to reduce crime. The fleet of vehicles shall be used for a variety of CID tasks ranging from the day-to-day activities of […]
Continue ReadingLadies and gentlemen, 2018 is coming to the end. First of all, I want to thank and also congratulate the entire police fraternity for working hard in service of the people which has enabled us deliver on our mandate of protecting people and their property as stipulated in our Constitution. Our accomplishments have been many […]
Continue ReadingPRESS RELEASE GUIDELINES FOR SECURING GATHERING FOR CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES These are security and safety guidelines that the Uganda Police Force is issuing to be complied with by all organizers of concerts, owners and managers of venues as well as filed commander throughout the country. The rationale for issuing these guidelines lie in the fact that […]
Continue ReadingPRESS RELEASE It is important to note that as the festive season sets in, there are many activities, a lot of movements and merry making that often attract the attention of criminals that pounce on their targeted victims thereby causing damage, death and destruction. In the same vein, the roads especially the highways are busy […]
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