KAMPALA, August 27, 2026 — Five people have been arrested and 12 motorcycles impounded as police intensify investigations into a suspected motorcycle theft network operating in parts of Kampala. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation carried out on August 25 at about 5pm in Ndeeba, Katwe Division. The operation was launched after a motorcycle, registration number…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Police have recovered 120 stolen iPhones and arrested four suspects after tracing a stolen phone belonging to an officer. Investigators believe the recovery has exposed a wider network dealing in stolen Apple devices. The investigation started on July 16, 2026, after a police officer reported that his phone was stolen while on…
Kampala — Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the recent break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala, as investigations into the incident continue. The suspects have been identified as Boaz Michael, 19, and Kabuye Ramadan, both residents of Nsambya Zone C in Kampala. According to police, the two were arrested following…
By Enock Katamba | Uncovered UG Kampala Metropolitan — May 1, 2026 — Uganda Police have recovered an illegal firearm and arrested a 26-year-old suspect following a targeted security operation in Wakiso District, according to police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire. In a statement, Owoyesigyire said officers attached to Nsangi and Kyengera police divisions acted on a…
By enock katamba Kampala, Uganda — April 15, 2026 — Proceedings in the Ggaba daycare murder trial were briefly halted after the court granted a 30-minute adjournment to allow the prime suspect to receive medical attention. The suspect, Christopher Okello Onyum, is facing multiple murder charges in connection with the killing of four toddlers at…
Kampala, Uganda — April 9, 2026 — Police in Katwe Division have arrested ten suspects linked to a criminal gang accused of carrying out violent robberies across several parts of Kampala, in a major breakthrough against organized street crime. The suspects are believed to have been behind a series of attacks in Makindye, Kizungu in…
Kampala, Uganda – Police in Kampala have arrested Kuteeka Hassan, 38, following a bag-snatching incident in which the suspect was found impersonating a police officer. Kuteeka, a resident of Musibula Zone, Rubaga Division, allegedly stole a handbag from a 17-year-old girl. During his arrest, officers recovered a fraudulent police identification card (No. CID 006) bearing…
WAKISO, Uganda — Police in Wakiso District have arrested a 34-year-old woman in connection with a disturbing Wakiso child abuse case involving a 10-year-old boy. The suspect, identified as Nankunda Esther, is currently being held at Nateete Police Station following the incident, which reportedly occurred on March 20, 2026, during Eid Day celebrations. According to…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Police in Kampala have launched a major crackdown on robberies, phone snatching, and drug abuse following a surge in crime and growing public concern over insecurity in the city. The operations, conducted on March 23, were carried out across multiple divisions under the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP), marking the start of intensified…
By Luzinda Peter March 3, 2026 Two men are being held at Wandegeya Police Division following the murder of Kabugo, a 34-year-old resident of Kalerwe. Police say they received information at around 8:00am yesterday about a body discovered near the fence of Dusuma garage. Officers immediately responded to the scene alongside the police K9 unit….
