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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The continuous withdrawals by police officers are posing a significant threat to the existence of Exodus Savings and Credit Cooperation Organization (SACCO). Established in 2007 during the tenure of Gen Edward Kale Kayihura as Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Exodus SACCO aimed to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have reported to the Director of Public Prosecutions(DPP), Jane Frances Abodo that there has been a decline in the reported cases of trafficking in persons nationwide in the past year as compared to 2022. According to the Commissioner of Police Julius Twinomujuni, the …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi, has warned police officers against interacting with criminals, which kills the integrity of the force. Muhoozi, who was passing out 45 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) on Thursday at Bwebajja Command Staff …

Kabalagala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Police has announced that it has dismissed with disgrace four police officers attached to Kabalagala police station. This even  before they are charged with aggravated robbery, after they turned against a businessman, who allegedly had in their possession $30,000 and wanted to exchange it into …

  Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Masaka district have undertaken training of all school guards and night watchmen to improve the safety of learners and their properties. Charles Okello, the District Police Commander in Masaka City indicates their intervention is a response to the recurrent insecurity incidents …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have cleared 1970 venues to display end-of-year fireworks on Sunday night. The venues including churches, bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, guest houses, and tourism sites were cleared by the Inspector General of Police, Martin Ochola through the Directorate of Operations Services (OPS). OPS is headed …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Mbale City, the police have apprehended a man suspected to be the ringleader behind the theft of motor vehicle number plates in the city and its environs. The suspect Abdullah Manira,36, was captured at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. He was lured there under the pretense …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have urged households to take extra caution and be vigilant during festival season. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson asked the public to put security measures around their businesses and homes to avoid falling prey to criminals. “As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |A total of 233 officers from the rank of SCP to PC were on Tuesday retired from the Uganda Police Force after clocking 60 years of mandatory retirement at a colourful function held at Police Headquarters Naguru. Addressing the retiring officers, the Deputy Inspector General …

CAPE TOWN | Xinhua |  South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday asked 10,000 new police officers, who were  deployed nationwide since Dec. 15, to help ensure a safe holiday period in the country. He made the remarks when speaking at a passing-out parade of 1,400 newly trained officers in …