Police said the operation focused on suspected criminal groups allegedly using the areas as hideouts and bases for planning attacks and stealing property.
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Police have arrested 89 suspects in a series of operations across Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono, recovering suspected stolen property, ammunition and other exhibits.
The operations targeted crime-prone areas and suspected hideouts allegedly used by criminal groups involved in robbery, theft and other offences, Kampala Metropolitan Police said in a statement issued on October 19, 2026.
In Nagalama, Mukono District, three suspects were arrested during an operation in Kibuye Village, Kabembe Parish, Kyampisi Sub-county.
Police recovered two television sets, a bag of new shoes, two hoovers, household items, a knife and other exhibits suspected to have been stolen.
According to police, some of the recovered property has already been identified by complainants, while investigations are ongoing to establish how the items were obtained.
In Kajjansi, Wakiso District, 24 suspects were arrested during an operation targeting Nakigalala Kifene, Kitovu and Makandwa cells in Kitende Ward.
Police said the operation focused on suspected criminal groups allegedly using the areas as hideouts and bases for planning attacks and stealing property.
Meanwhile, in Katwe Division, four suspects were arrested in Zirunumbu during an operation targeting suspected criminal activities.
Police recovered an army camouflage uniform, a green hat, 14 bullet cartridges and sticks.
The suspects were charged with unlawful possession of government stores and are awaiting court proceedings.
In Entebbe Division, 61 suspects were arrested during an operation in Lunyo East, targeting identified crime spots and suspected hideouts.
Police said the suspects were being processed for court.
The arrests bring the total number of suspects apprehended in the four operations to 89.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke Owoyesigyire said police would continue conducting operations, patrols and surveillance to prevent crime and apprehend suspects.
He urged members of the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station and visit relevant stations to identify recovered property, presenting proof of ownership where necessary.
Investigations into the various cases are ongoing, and police said suspects would be presented before court in accordance with the law.