Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A joint security team led by the Commander Kampala Metropolitan Police CP Moses Kafeero Thursday night carried out an “intelligence led” operation along Northern bypass and arrested several suspected criminals. About 147 suspects were arrested, and are being screened before they appear in …
Read More »Kyeyune shooting: Resident provides police CCTV footage
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Undisclosed businessman in Nansana Municipality in Wakiso district has reportedly handed police footage about the shooting of Daniel Kyeyune, a of People Power activists last week. Kyeyune was killed on Wednesday last week when security personnel opened fire to break up a procession by People …
Read More »Bukuya police boss detained
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After six weeks in hiding, Bukuya Police Station commander, Francis Obbo, has been detained on allegations of killing a 13-year-old boy in Kassanda District. Obbo allegedly shot dead Patrick Manihiro, during an operation against stray dogs. Obbo immediately dumped his gun at his station and …
Read More »Three arrested for terrorising motorists on northern bypass
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are holding three suspected masterminds of attacks on motorists during heavy traffic along Northern Bypass. The suspects are Alex Matovu, Shaban Rwanyaga and another only identified as Mubilu. Five other suspects including Ken, Babar, Zaina, and Ka-Africa and Richard are still on run. The …
Read More »Criminals find haven in areas with no CCTV coverage
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Police Force has advised the general public to be more vigilant while in places that are not covered by CCTV security cameras within the Kampala Metropolitan area. The call came as police listed places where CCTV camera’s remain non functional, some of which have …
Read More »Bazil Mugisha named new Director Traffic Police
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five of the seven police directors who were recently forced out of office following the expiry of their contract have been replaced. They are Erasmus Twaruhukwa, the former Legal Director Uganda Police Force, Joseph Mugisa, the Former Director Fire and Emergency Rescue Services, …
Read More »Police in Busia accused of torture, extortion
Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Masafu sub-county in Busia district have accused the police of using excessive force, being brutal and extorting money from suspects. According to residents, some police officers attached to Masafu police station torture suspects, extort money from them and also steal their property. Residents …
Read More »Police promise CCTV footage ‘to show Patrol car did not knock People Power activist’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was chaos in different city suburbs on Monday as police battled People Power activists protesting the death of their colleague, who they said was knocked by a police patrol vehicle. Ritah Nabukenya, 28 who was commonly known as Priya in People Power circles …
Read More »Suspect in kidnap, murder of Makindye girl released
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Katwe Police division has released a suspect in the kidnap and murder of Dylan Kirabo, a 10-year-old girl from Makindye. Kirabo had been reported missing on January 8, moments after she was sent to purchase spices from a nearby shop. Kirabo’s father, Hakim Sibukyu, said …
Read More »Seven arrested over counterfeit veterinary drugs
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least seven people are in custody following a joint operation by the National Drug Authority-NDA and Uganda Police Force to crackdown on counterfeit veterinary drug dealers. The suspects are Gideon Ntwirenabo, the Commercial Officer, Kyamuhunga town council, Richard Ahabwe, Bernadette Bonabana, Kussein Rwabwoma, Joseph …
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