The police have designated special registers to capture medical data, which will be shared among institutions in the criminal justice system. The Uganda Police Force is set to implement a new procedure to screen suspects for HIV, TB, and Malaria before they are detained in police cells. The initiative, funded by the Global Fund, aims to […]
The “FUKUZA MAFISADI” operation, which translates to “chase away thieves”, focused on areas prone to street crime, including Nakasero and Entebbe Road. Authorities say the crackdown will continue as they work to ensure public safety. NUP’s Nalubowa Runs to Court Challenging Nameere’s Win in Masaka City MP Race In a bid to tackle crime in […]
Preliminary findings indicate that the suspects consume narcotic substances before engaging in these crimes, making them a significant threat to public safety. It was a typical Wednesday night in Kira, Uganda, when the police swooped in on a wooden structure in Buwate-Najjera, catching ten suspects red-handed smoking suspected narcotic substances. The operation, led by Kira […]
Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the Member of Parliament for Butambala County, has been arrested and is currently in police custody. Kivumbi’s arrest is in connection with recent incidents of political violence in the area, according to Lydia Tumushabe, the Police Public Relations Officer for Katonga Police Region. Kivumbi is expected to be arraigned before court soon. […]
In a bid to improve the livelihoods of police officers and their families, the Directorate of Welfare, Production and Sports has handed over 2,000 chicks to officers in Busoga East and Albertine South regions. The initiative aims to promote self-reliance and increase household incomes through sustainable projects. SSP Ochaki Godwin, the Head of Production at […]
By Ambrose Wanagoli The Police in Butaleja district are holding a suspected cattle thief in Busolwe sub-county. The suspect is identified as Godfrey Hasahya, a male adult of Bunghumu North, Busolwe sub-county. Hasahya was arrested on Wednesday, on suspicion of having stolen 12 heads of cattle from his neighbour, Robert Kato. According to the Police […]
When contacted, RDc Seguya, however, dismissed reports that she had been transferred to Luweero District. “I didn’t deploy myself as RDC in Kayunga. If the appointing authority transfers me, I will leave but I can’t just leave,” Seguya said. The police in Kayunga District on Wednesday afternoon dispersed a group of angry residents, who had stormed […]
The territorial Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested dozens of criminals who have been violently snatching phones from motorists and passengers along the Northern Bypass, particularly during heavy traffic hours. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson said that during an operation conducted on Friday, 05/12/2025, police officers arrested 25 suspects, who were caught […]
In his accusations against Kyagulanyi and his team, IGP Byakagaba blamed them for making riotous and inciting processions, exceeding the time set by the EC for campaigning, and other accusations. The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu ‘Bobi Wine’ has made a desperate appeal to the Minister for Internal Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, […]
Kawala said a fake gun and metallic gadgets suspectedly used in burglary missions and knives were recovered from the dead men. Unaware that this would be the last mission they would ever plot to execute, the three, suspected to be passing on pseudonyms on forged identification, drew plans to waylay a worker in a bakery who […]
