ARREST OF MULTIPLE CYBER FRAUD GANGS IMPERSONATING PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS IN ONLINE SCAM CRACKDOWN

The Uganda Police Force, in coordination with sister security agencies, informs the public about the arrest of groups of cyber fraudsters involved in impersonation and online scams targeting unsuspecting members of the public. Security agencies have been investigating a series of cyber fraud schemes in which criminals create fake social media accounts, particularly on TikTok […]

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WOMAN ARRESTED FOR IMPERSONATING STATE HOUSE OFFICIAL, DEFRAUDING UGX 60 MILLION

The Kampala Metropolitan South Police have arrested Hope Tumwebaze (53) on allegations of impersonation and obtaining money by false pretences. Tumwebaze, a businesswoman and resident of Kamukuzi, Mbarara City, is alleged to have falsely presented herself as an official attached to the Office of the President. Preliminary investigations indicate that between June 2025 and subsequent […]

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STATEMENT ON THE FALSE AND MISLEADING PUBLICATION BY SPYREPORTS REGARDING EXODUS SACCO

Our attention has been drawn to a misleading article published by SpyReports under the alarming headline: “Police Exodus SACCO Corruption Scandals Deepen as IGP Fires 30 Officers, Orders Fresh External Audit.” We categorically state that the claims contained in the publication are false, misleading, and entirely without factual basis. The article alleges that affected staff […]

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STATEMENT ON THE GOMBA MURDER BY SHOOTING INCIDENT

The Territorial Police in Katonga Region have intensified investigations into a tragic shooting incident that claimed the life of Katerega Musa, a machine operator at Abbarci Industries Ltd. The incident occurred at Kanoni Cell, Kanoni Town Council, Gomba District, on 1st July 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Preliminary investigations indicate that on the day of […]

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POLICE ARREST SIX SUSPECTS OVER IMPERSONATION AND FRAUD

Police in Iganga, working jointly with the UPDF Defence Intelligence Security (DIS) team, have arrested six suspects over their alleged involvement in impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence. The suspects are believed to be part of a criminal network that has been impersonating His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri […]

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RECOVERY OF A STOLEN MOTORCYCLE AND ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS

Kampala Metropolitan Police South has recovered a suspected stolen motorcycle and arrested three suspects following an intelligence-led operation conducted on 1st July 2026. Police received information that a motorcycle stolen from the Freedom City area in Namasuba was being taken for sale. Officers from Katwe Police Division responded and arrested Mukasa Dan. During interrogation, Mukasa […]

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POLICE ARREST SIX SUSPECTS OVER ALLEGED PANGA-WIELDING ROBBERIES IN KABOWA

Katwe Police Division is holding six (06) suspects in connection with a series of alleged panga-wielding robberies reportedly committed within the Kampala Metropolitan Area, particularly in Kabowa, Rubaga Division, Kampala. Police have also impounded two motorcycles believed to have been used in the commission of the crimes. On 29 June 2026, Police received a report […]

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RECOVERY OF 143 SUSPECTED STOLEN SMARTPHONES AND ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS

Police has conducted a successful intelligence-led operation within the Kampala Metropolitan area, leading to the recovery of 143 suspected stolen smartphones, the majority of which are iPhones, and the arrest of three suspects believed to be part of an organised mobile phone theft and trafficking network. The arrested suspects have been identified as: • Tumusiime […]

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Murder Suspect Arrested in Kween District

Territorial Police in Siipi have arrested a murder suspect following a successful canine-led operation in Kayabai Village, Aloman Parish, Kaptum Sub-county, Kween District. The suspect, identified as Chewanjeli Paul, a resident of Chesakat Village, Tabagon Parish, Binyinyi Sub-county, Kween District, is currently in police custody in connection with the murder of Bushendish Micheal, 65, a […]

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