The Joint Task Force (JTF) carried out a series of coordinated operations across Wakiso District and Kampala on 16 February 2026, resulting in the arrest of more than 250 suspects in a major anti-crime crackdown. The operations targeted areas identified as crime hotspots, including Nansana West Ward, Kyebando, Gganda, and other parts of Nansana Municipality…
Kampala, Uganda — Police in Nsangi Division have arrested 32 suspects during an overnight disruptive operation aimed at curbing rising criminal activity in areas surrounding Kyengera. According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, the operation was conducted in Kyengera Central, Nabaziza, Masanda, and Kinawa following reports of youths…
Police have arrested 27 suspects during a joint security operation conducted in Bulindo Katuli Zone and Buwate Ghetto under Kira Police Division, as part of efforts to curb rising crime linked to drug-related activities. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police, the operation was carried out on February 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM, following reports…
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has confirmed the impoundment of a taxi allegedly involved in highway robbery incidents. The vehicle, registered UBL 572K, was intercepted in Masaka and escorted to Nateete Police Station for investigations. According to police, preliminary reports indicate that the taxi targeted a female victim, coercing her to open the vehicle door….
KIRA, Wakiso District — Police in Kira Municipality have arrested 95 individuals during a series of intelligence-led operations targeting criminal gangs, drug-related offences, and violent crime across the rapidly expanding urban area. According to security officials, the operations focused on crime-prone neighbourhoods and suspected hideouts in Najjera, Bulindo, Kito, and surrounding communities. The coordinated raids…