KAMPALA — Kasangati Police have arrested Corporal Mukolerwa Fatina, an officer attached to the Child and Family Protection Unit (CFPU), over allegations of scandalous behaviour after she posted a video on social media questioning the release of a domestic violence suspect on police bond.
The Uganda Police Force said the arrest followed a viral TikTok video in which Mukolerwa raised concerns about her commanders’ decision to release Arinaitwe Sylvia, who had been arrested in connection with a domestic violence case dating back to 2023 and registered under CRB 70/2024.
Police said Arinaitwe was arrested at her home in Bulamu, Kasangati, following a complaint lodged by her estranged husband.
According to the Force, a confrontation occurred between Arinaitwe and Mukolerwa during and after the arrest.
Police said the circumstances surrounding the arrest subsequently raised concerns about the welfare of two children who had allegedly been left unattended at the residence following their mother’s arrest. One of the children is estimated to be seven years old.
The Officer in Charge of the case tasked the Kasangati Division Police Commander (DPC) with verifying the circumstances surrounding the children.
Police said the DPC authorised Arinaitwe’s release on police bond after considering the children’s welfare, while investigations into the case continued.
“The release of a suspect on police bond does not terminate investigations or amount to an acquittal,” the Uganda Police Force said in a statement published on September 13, 2026.
“The suspect remains subject to police inquiries and will be required to report whenever called upon.”
Police Management said it had taken interest in the concerns raised by Mukolerwa and would establish the facts surrounding the arrest, the handling of the suspect and her subsequent release on bond.
The Force said the officer’s conduct on social media was considered inappropriate and unprofessional.
Police reminded officers that concerns about decisions made by commanders should be raised through established institutional mechanisms, including the Professional Standards Unit and command structures.
“While every officer has a right to be heard, the use of informal communication spaces and social-media platforms to pursue internal grievances is improper and unprofessional,” the Force said.
It added that officers are expected to observe discipline, confidentiality, restraint and the established chain of command, particularly where investigations are still ongoing.
The Uganda Police Force said investigations into the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the officer’s conduct would continue and that appropriate action would be taken based on the findings.
The public has also been urged not to draw conclusions solely from the video circulating on social media before the investigations are completed.
