Uganda Police Force

05/09/2026

POLICE APPEAL

Police at Nama Police Station, Mukono District, are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a woman who appears to be deaf or unable to speak, found with two children aged approximately 5 months and 3 years.

On Monday, 31 August 2026, at about 9:00 p.m., residents found the woman with the children and some luggage at Katoogo Trading Center. She could not communicate where she had come from or where she was going and had no identification documents.

The woman and the children were subsequently brought to Nama Police Station for assistance.

Anyone who knows the woman or the children or has information that may help identify them or locate their relatives is requested to report to Nama Police Station or the nearest police station.

04/09/2026

Police Canine Unit Tracks Suspected Coffee Thief in Namutumba

In a continued effort to combat the theft of agricultural produce, the Police in Namutumba District are actively hunting for Karim Kazimbe, a resident of Mazuba Central, Mazuba Parish, Namutumba District, and a businessman dealing in the buying and selling of coffee.

On the night of September 2, 2026, unknown thieves reportedly entered a complainant’s coffee garden and stole quantities of freshly harvested coffee. The matter was promptly reported to Police, prompting a swift response by a team of canine handlers from Kibuku and detectives.

A Police sniffer Honey dog was introduced to the scene that picked up the scent of the suspect. The dog tracked the scent for approximately half a kilometre, eventually leading investigators to a house and store allegedly belonging to Karim Kazimbe, a coffee dealer.

The store was found open, and upon entering, the canine team discovered substantial quantities of fresh coffee.

However, upon seeing the Police team and the sniffer dog approaching his store, the suspect reportedly fled the scene.

Police recovered the coffee, which is being treated as an exhibit to aid investigations.

Efforts to apprehend the suspect are ongoing, as Police continue to pursue leads to bring him to justice.

03/09/2026

The Cops continued their impressive showing at the 18th in Gulu, claiming Gold in women’s handball and men’s darts, alongside a strong medal haul in Taekwondo and the men’s 10km road race.

In women’s handball, UPF took Gold, UPS Silver and UPDF Bronze. Police also topped men’s darts ahead of UPS and UPDF, while UPS claimed women’s darts Gold, with Police taking Silver.

On the road, PC Chebet Abel won the men’s 10km Gold in 28:03.7, followed by fellow Cop PC Kiprotich Martin Maingo with Silver in 28:05.0, while UWA’s Cherop Samuel Simba took Bronze in 28:10.0. Police also collected several Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in Taekwondo, alongside strong performances from UPDF and UPS.

ACP Kalule Abu, Acting Commissioner of Police for Sports and Physical Fitness, applauded the players, coaches and technical teams, as well as the sister forces, for the competitive spirit and solidarity demonstrated throughout the Games.

Hosted by UPDF, the Games bring together UPF, UPDF, UPS and UWA under the theme “Building Synergies Through Sports.”


https://upf.go.ug/police-bag-gold-in-handball-darts-taekwondo-and-road-race/

03/09/2026

On 03rd September 2026 at about 0200hrs, Police at Kabalagala conducted an intelligence-led operation in Kamwanyi Zone, Kabalagala Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District, which resulted in the arrest of two male suspects.

Upon conducting a search, the suspects were found in possession of a hammer, a bent knife, and suspected o***m.

The suspects were charged with being found wandering at night with dangerous weapons and being in possession of narcotic substances.

Katwe:

Similarly, on 03rd September 2026 at about 0100hrs, Police at Katwe conducted an operation in the areas of Masajja and Nyanama, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District, which led to the arrest of 25 suspects.

The operations are ongoing as Police continue efforts to identify, disrupt, and dismantle criminal gangs operating within the areas, with the aim of enhancing the safety and security of residents.

Kabalagala: On 03rd September 2026 at about 0200hrs, Police at Kabalagala conducted an intelligence-led operation in Kamwanyi Zone, Kabalagala Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District, which resulted in the arrest of two male suspects. Upon conducting a search, the suspects were found in possessi...

02/09/2026

IGP Launches Police Block-Making Project to Transform Officers’ Accommodation

The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, today launched the Uganda Police Force Block-Making Project, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the Force’s capacity to provide improved and sustainable accommodation for its personnel.

The initiative is designed to promote in-house production of construction materials, beginning with the manufacture of building blocks for Police infrastructure. In the long term, the project will be rolled out across the country to support the construction and improvement of Police accommodation, office space and address the longstanding housing challenges faced by officers.

As part of the initiative, the IGP also laid a foundation stone for the construction of improved housing infrastructure at Nsambya Police Barracks, marking the beginning of a broader effort to transform Police accommodation facilities.

Addressing officers, the IGP emphasised that the initiative is primarily focused on enhancing the welfare, living conditions and overall standards of accommodation for Police personnel. He noted that providing officers with decent and conducive living conditions is essential to their wellbeing, morale and effective service to the public.

The IGP was accompanied by members of the Police Top Advisory Committee (PAC), including the Deputy Inspector General of Police, James Ocaya, and various Directors.

The team also toured Nsambya Police Barracks, where they assessed the existing accommodation facilities and listened to the challenges faced by officers and their spouses. Following the assessment, the IGP pledged immediate interventions to address the most pressing accommodation and welfare concerns.

02/09/2026

Police Dominate Taekwondo at Inter-Forces Games

The Cops produced an outstanding performance in Taekwondo at the 18th , finishing top of the medal standings with 11 medals — 8 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze at St. Joseph’s College Layibi in Gulu.

also collected 11 medals (2 Gold, 4 Silver, 5 Bronze), while finished with 10 medals (1 Gold, 6 Silver, 3 Bronze).

Police Gold medalists were PC Ogwal Faruk, PC Mugwori Christopher, PC Rackara Steven, PC Ocen Innocent, PC Adye Faith, PC Anyeko Isabella, Cpl Amongi Rebecca and PC Akello Eunice.

A commanding performance from the Cops on the mat!

01/09/2026

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, today appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights, chaired by Hon. Ouma W***y, to address matters concerning human rights observance and policing in Uganda.

The IGP was accompanied by the Top Police Management, who joined him in the engagement with the Committee.

In his remarks, the IGP reaffirmed that respect for human rights remains at the core of policing and a fundamental responsibility of the Uganda Police Force.

“The issue of human rights remains core in policing. Human rights observance is a constitutional duty enshrined under Article 221 of our Constitution. We are consistently embedding human rights standards into our operational doctrines and tactical field instructions,” the IGP noted.

He acknowledged that, while the vast majority of police officers carry out their duties professionally, some individuals within the Force may violate the established code of conduct.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, today appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights, chaired by Hon. Ouma W***y, to address matters concerning human rights observance and policing in Uganda. The IGP was accompanied by the Top Police Management, who joined him in....

01/09/2026

COMMITTE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

01/09/2026

Now: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba, accompanied by the Top Police Management, is meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights at Parliament.

The engagement provides an opportunity to discuss matters concerning human rights, policing, and the protection of citizens’ rights in the course of law enforcement.