During the past week, police across the country conducted several operations, resulting in the arrest of 166 suspects.
On Monday, December 16, 2024, Mukono Police Division executed an operation in Nabuti Cell, Namanve Industrial Area, apprehending eight (08) individuals. The Kira Division carried out a similar operation in Kireka and Kyaliwajjala, leading to the arrest of 41 suspects, while Lira West Police Division arrested 17 suspects during their operation.
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, police in Tororo conducted operations that resulted in the arrest of 18 suspects. Another operation in Marachi, Sofia, Arubaine, and Mugug-Busia Municipality led to the arrest of 20 individuals. Additionally, an operation in Namugongo, Wakiso District, resulted in the apprehension of 07 suspects.
Further operations took place in Ciko, Kakuba, and Kigala in Kakira, where police arrested 17 suspects. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, 19 suspects were apprehended in Kibe Zone, Kalerwe, Kawempe Division of Kampala City. A similar operation on the same day in Sembabule District’s Lugusulu Town Council and Kikazi Zone also resulted in 19 arrests.
ACP KITUUMA RUSOKE
PRO-UPF
