All posts tagged "Uganda Police"
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829Big StoryPolice launch manhunt for gang in viral robbery video at Nsambya traffic lights
The robbery, which occurred on May 6, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m. along Ggaba Road, resurfaced on social media this week after...
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527CrimeKamuli woman arrested over alleged kidnap of two-year-old baby
Investigations established that the suspect had rented a house in the area approximately two months earlier but had only stayed there for...
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559CrimePallisa man, 61, found dead in suspected suicide
Bukedi North Regional Police spokesperson ASP Wilfred Kyempasa confirmed the incident, noting that detectives are treating the matter as a suspected suicide...
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606FeaturesFans warned over terror threats, burglary risks ahead of World Cup season
The warning comes as millions of football fans across Uganda prepare to follow the month-long tournament, which is expected to attract large...
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1.0KCrimePolice arrest 24 suspects in Tororo anti-crime operation
During the operation, officers recovered quantities of suspected marijuana, two birds believed to be connected to criminal activities, gambling materials and an...
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669CrimePolice dismantle notorious ‘Eggaali’ robbery gang terrorising Mukono residents
Mukono, Uganda: Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) East has dismantled a notorious robbery gang known as “Eggaali” that has been terrorising residents of...
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1.0KCrimePolice hunt suspects behind brutal machete attack in Budaka
The victim, identified as Maiso Supulemu Peter sustained severe machete wounds to the head and face during the attack and is currently...
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679CrimeTwo arrested over suspected fake engine oil in Gulu
During the operation, officers reportedly recovered several boxes containing suspected counterfeit engine oil, empty branded lubricant containers and equipment believed to have...
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896Big StorySenior police boss accused of land grabbing in disputed 66-acre property
The implicated officer at the rank of Senior Commissioner of Police (SCP) serves as Deputy Director in the Directorate of Welfare, Production...
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999CrimeEight arrested as police crackdown on phone snatchers, vehicle theft in Kampala
The crackdown followed public outcry over increasing cases of phone snatching, theft of side mirrors and other vehicle parts, especially during traffic...
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672CrimeWoman, 22, stabs self after husband withholds her Shs450k SACCO savings
Police said the Shs450,000 payout had reportedly been delivered through her husband, who allegedly withheld the money from her, sparking an argument...
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728CrimePolice arrest 38 in Entebbe, Mukono anti-crime operations
Owoyesigyire said an operation conducted in the wee hours of Tuesday morning in Bendegere, Kasenyi and Nakiwogo areas within Entebbe Division led...
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907NationalOver 7,000 ex-police constables pass out as private security guards
Katakwi, Uganda: A total of 7018 former Special Police Constables have officially transitioned into private security roles after completing intensive training, in...
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594NewsStudent strikes rock Kumi, Kiruhura schools, property worth millions destroyed
The violent strikes, which occurred on the night of April 16, 2026, involved students of Kumi Technical School and Mburo Secondary School,...
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807CrimeGuard 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...
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1.7KCrimeMBALE: 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.
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1.0KNewsTwo 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...
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835CrimeArmed 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...
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Eight 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...
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687CrimePolice 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...
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699CrimeSecurity 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...
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870Crime
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...
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2.4KBreakingMan 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...
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455NewsPolice 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...