All posts tagged "Uganda Police"
-
444CrimeGuard stabbed in Iganga robbery dies as police recover stolen gun
A sniffer dog tracked the suspects’ trail up to a nearby railway station, while police recovered exhibits of forensic importance, including knives...
-
1.0KCrimeMBALE: Four students among six arrested over assault of peer in viral video
Elgon Regional Police spokesperson Rogers Taitika confirmed the arrests and warned that criminal liability applies even to minors above 12 years.
-
612NewsTwo dead on spot as car, motorcycle collide in Budaka
The Mercedes Benz (registration number UBE 954L, silver) was travelling in the opposite direction when the driver allegedly attempted a careless overtaking...
-
530CrimeArmed thugs stab guard, steal rifle in Iganga robbery at agent banking shop
The attackers reportedly struck and stabbed the guard, leaving him with severe head injuries before robbing him of a SAR rifle which...
-
458CrimeEight arrested as police recover four stolen motorcycles in Wakiso
One of the suspects, Bukenya, a welder, was reportedly found attempting to tamper with the number plate of the stolen motorcycle. “He...
-
431CrimePolice grill CPS officer filmed assaulting civilian in viral video
KMP Spokesperson, SP Kawala Rachael said although the victim and the officer have since reconciled, the behaviour displayed by the officer remains...
-
413CrimeSecurity guard arrested over Shs500m gold theft in Kampala
It is alleged that Akena stole a bag containing UGX 29 million and 900 grams of gold valued at approximately UGX 500...
-
637Crime
Civilian shot dead as police clash with residents during suspect arrest
One person was shot dead in Bugiri on Friday after police opened fire while facing resistance during an arrest operation in Buwunga...
-
2.0KBreakingMan stabs four toddlers to death at Kampala Daycare
The suspect reportedly disguised himself as a parent and first entered the school offices, where he briefly engaged the administrator. He later...
-
236NewsPolice say Eid celebrations were peaceful nationwide
Police say Eid celebrations across Uganda were peaceful, crediting public cooperation and security operations that led to over 500 arrests in the...
-
922Big StoryLIST: Police clears 190+ security firms, 12 gun dealers to operate in 2026
Uganda Police has released the official list of licensed private security companies and gun dealers authorised to operate in 2026. Authorities say...
-
777NewsACP Emitu takes charge as Kampala Metropolitan Police commander
ACP Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu has officially taken over as Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander from CP Richard Ecega, with AIGP Frank Mwesigwa urging...
-
747CrimeSuspected serial thief surrenders to police after escaping mob
A suspected serial chicken thief in Bugiri surrendered to police on Thursday after surviving mob justice. Residents accuse him of repeated theft...
-
594CrimeOver 100 arrested as police intensify operations against city crime
Police have arrested 111 suspects in coordinated operations across Kampala and Mukono, targeting criminal black spots linked to drug abuse, theft and...
-
741CrimeLCI chairperson, two others arrested over theft of 50 govt mosquito nets
Police in Lira City have arrested a local council chairperson and two others over the alleged theft of 50 government mosquito nets...
-
916CrimeMan, 20, arrested over TikTok video telling Museveni to “pack and leave”
Police are holding in a 20-year-old man arrested this week over a viral TikTok video in which he allegedly threatened President Yoweri...
-
659CrimeMan shot twice over Shs50,000 debt in Nabilatuk
Police in Nabilatuk are hunting for a suspect after a 22-year-old man was shot twice in a late-night ambush over a Shs50,000...
-
963CrimeZombo on high alert as ‘Gunter Stage’ turns notorious crime hotspot in Paidha
Security agencies have named Gunter Stage along Ofaka Road in Paidha as a criminal hotspot linked to robberies, drug trafficking and assaults,...
-
839CrimeMan arrested over motorcycle theft after posing to be tenant
Police in Bugweri District have arrested a man accused of stealing a motorcycle after disguising as a tenant and requesting it for...
-
1.1KNews‘Smoke screen’: Police, army dismiss Bobi Wine arrest claims
Ugandan Security Authorities have dismissed Bobi Wine’s claims of a plot to arrest him before polling day, calling the allegations unfounded as...
-
957CrimeMan, 20, dies after clash with police officers on New Year’s Eve
Police in Kamuli District are investigating a suspected murder after a 20-year-old man died from injuries sustained during a night incident involving...
-
793National
Police tighten security in Busoga ahead of New Year crossover
Police have urged residents to remain vigilant and celebrate responsibly as the region ushers in 2026, warning against drink-driving, negligence, illegal fireworks,...
-
975CrimeFour-year-old girl killed after kidnap on Christmas Day in Kiboga
Kiboga, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Wamala Region are investigating a case of kidnap and murder of a four-year-old girl in Kiboga...
-
1.0KCrime14 arrested over aggravated attack on police constable in Arua
Arua City, Uganda: Police in the West Nile sub-region are holding in custody 14 suspects arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery...