Police in Wakiso and Mukono districts have arrested 147 suspects during a coordinated security operation targeting rising cases of robbery, mugging, burglary and drug-related crimes.The intelligence-led operations were conducted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, focusing on identified crime h
KAMPALA — Police in Nateete have arrested a suspect linked to a string of motor vehicle number plate thefts, recovering several stolen plates during an intelligence-led operation.According to the Uganda Police Force spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, Reachel Kawala, the suspect, iden
“We submit that no reasonable tribunal properly directing its mind to the law and to the evidence adduced can convict any of the accused persons.My Lord, we respectfully submit that if the accused elected to keep quiet, there is not sufficient evidence to warrant a conviction.”T
BUTAMBALA – The Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court has adjourned proceedings in the terrorism case against Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 24 others, granting the prosecution more time to conclude investigations.During the court session, the defence t
The Deputy President for Northern region, Dr. Lina Zedriga has further been remanded to prison having appeared before Gulu Chief Magistrate, Augustine Alule Koma for bail application today, 17th February, 2026.The Chief Magistrate ruled that State Attorney, Patricia Adyedo requires more ti
Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander Richard Ecega has been sacked amid rising violent crime as over 200 suspects are arrested in city operations.Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, CP Richard Ecega has been sacked (Photo/Courtesy)Kampala, Uganda: The Inspector General of Police
For many residents, the killings are not being viewed as isolated tragedies. They have instead sharpened an anxiety that has been quietly building across the Kampala Metropolitan Area, a sense that violence is creeping closer to spaces once considered safe.In the last two weeks, Greater Ka
Police are investigating the suspected drowning of a man whose body was recovered from a borehole water trench in Nebbi Municipality, with possible foul play suspected.Nebbi, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Nebbi Municipality are investigating the suspected drowning of a man whose body w
Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said the force is aware of growing public concern over rising crime in Kampala and Wakiso and urged residents to use police hotlines as security operations intensify.Police have said they are aware of concerns raised on social media about the rising crime
Police in Adjumani have arrested a 35-year-old woman over the alleged strangulation of her co-wife during a polygamous household dispute as investigations into the fatal domestic violence case continue.Adjumani, Uganda: Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 35-year-old woman over the
