Kampala Metropolitan Police, in coordination with other security agencies, has continued conducting disruptive operations targeting criminal hideouts and identified black spots to curb street crime, house break-ins, robberies, and drug-related offences.
On the nights of 7th and 8th July 2026, coordinated operations were conducted in Kiwempe and Kibati (Kansanga), Mutungo Zone 1 (Kunya), and Bajjo and Ntinda in Seeta, Mukono District.
In Kabalagala Police Division, police arrested 30 suspects from a location suspected to be used for planning criminal activities following persistent complaints of house break-ins and simple robberies in Kiwempe, Kibati, and the surrounding areas. The suspects were charged with being a public nuisance and are undergoing screening to separate innocent persons from those linked to criminal activities.
In Seeta, Mukono District, police arrested 22 suspects from identified criminal black spots in Bajjo and Ntinda villages. Some of the suspects were found in possession of suspected opium and were charged accordingly. Preliminary findings indicate that some of the suspects have been linked to phone snatching, robberies, and drug abuse.
In a separate operation in Mutungo Zone 1 (Kunya), Nakawa Division, Jinja Road police arrested eight male suspects from known criminal hideouts associated with drug abuse and robbery. The suspects remain in custody pending prosecution.
Kampala Metropolitan Police remains committed to sustaining disruptive operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks, improving public safety, and enhancing security across the metropolitan area. We urge members of the public to continue sharing timely and credible information to support crime prevention and law enforcement efforts.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire
Deputy Public Relations Officer
Kampala Metropolitan Police
