Dozens Arrested in Security Operation in Central Kampala

Security forces have arrested dozens of suspects in a coordinated crackdown on alleged stolen mobile phone networks, targeting major commercial buildings in central Kampala including Mutaasa Kafeero Plaza, City House, and Kalungi Plaza.

Security forces have arrested dozens of suspects during a coordinated operation in central Kampala targeting individuals accused of dealing in stolen mobile phones.

The operation focused on Mutaasa Kafeero Plaza, City House, and Kalungi Plaza, where police and military personnel sealed off entrances and restricted movement as they conducted searches and made arrests.

According to information from the scene, those detained are suspected of being part of a network involved in the trade of stolen mobile phones, although authorities have not yet released full details on the scale of the operation or the identities of those arrested.

Armed security personnel maintained a heavy presence around the affected buildings throughout the operation, allowing only authorized access as businesses and offices inside remained temporarily disrupted.

By the time of reporting, officials had not issued an official statement on the total number of arrests or the specific charges to be preferred against the suspects.

The crackdown comes amid growing concern over urban theft and the illegal resale of mobile devices in Kampala’s central business district, where security agencies have in recent months intensified operations targeting suspected criminal networks operating within commercial premises.

The situation in the area remained tense but calm as the operation concluded, with security forces maintaining a presence around the buildings.