Police in eastern Uganda have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged passport trafficking racket, recovering more than 260 travel and immigration documents during a weekend intelligence-led operation. According to the Uganda Police Force, officers raided a residence in the Orwadai neighbourhood in Soroti on February 22, 2026, arresting Abilo Tesira. Authorities say the…
Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force through its Kampala Metropolitan Police South (KMP South) division conducted coordinated disruptive security operations on February 23 and 24, 2026, targeting major crime hotspots across several areas. The operations were carried out in locations including Mukwano Roundabout, Railway Line, and 6th Street under Kabalagala Police Division; Zana Parish…
Kampala, Uganda — Police under the Uganda Police Force have arrested 28 suspects during coordinated security operations conducted across several areas in Kampala and Mukono District. The operations were carried out under the jurisdictions of Kira Road Division, Kira Division, and Mukono District in locations including Kamwokya, Kyanja, Kisaasi, Kitifumba Shimoni, Kira Taxi Park, Mbalwa–Namugongo,…
Kiboga, Uganda — The Uganda Prisons Service has expressed regret following a fatal shooting incident at Kiboga Prison that claimed three lives. In a statement released on social media, the prisons authority confirmed that the shooting occurred on February 23, 2026, at Kiboga Prison in Kiboga District. The incident resulted in the deaths of three…
Bushenyi, Uganda — Security forces in western Uganda have successfully rescued 10 young women from suspected human traffickers and arrested two suspects in connection with the case, authorities confirmed on Sunday. Greater Bushenyi Regional Police spokesperson Mr Apollo Tayebwa said the rescued girls, aged between 18 and 22, were freed late Friday night after an…