Easter Season Concluded Peacefully

The #Easter season concluded peacefully across the country, with large turn ups in churches and successful Way of the Cross processions, all conducted without major incident. The Uganda Police Force appreciates the cooperation shown by the public and religious leaders throughout the period. In addition, police and sister security agencies conducted intelligence-led and disruptive operations […]

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Police Intensify Probe into Ggaba Day Care Incident, Pledge Justice for Victims

In Regards to the incident of GGABA DAY CARE CENTRE, the suspect OKELLO CHRISTOPHER ONYUM is being processed. His file will be submitted to the @ODPPUGANDA for perusal and advice. There is a video of a woman who alleges that the suspect murdered her child and some how got off the hook. We have picked […]

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Key Suspects Arrested in Murder and Aggravated Robbery of Kokunda Patricia in Soroti City

The UPF wishes to update the public on the ongoing investigations into the aggravated robbery and murder by shooting of Kokunda Patricia, which was earlier brought to your attention. On 03/04/2026 at about 0440hours, the victim was attacked, robbed, and fatally shot by armed assailants at Teso Coach Park along Station Road near Goalman Supermarket […]

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Four Children Killed in Ggaba Daycare Attack; Suspect Arrested

Today, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at around 1100 hours, the Police in Ggaba responded to a distress call reporting an individual allegedly attacking children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare centre located in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City. Responding officers managed to arrest the suspect at the scene, identified as 39‑year‑old Okello […]

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POLICE RECOVER 68 STOLEN HEAD OF CATTLE, THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED

The Territorial Police in Luwero District have successfully recovered 68 head of cattle and arrested three suspects in connection with cattle theft in Kigumbya Village, Kamira Sub-County, Luwero District. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating that a group of suspects was in the process of transferring the stolen cattle to a potential buyer. Acting swiftly […]

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Principal Judge Abodo Urges Female Officers to Embrace Resilience and Leadership

The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has called on female police officers to embrace resilience, build confidence, and continuously add value to themselves as they take up opportunities within the Uganda Police Force. Speaking as the Chief Guest at the 3rd Annual Female Police Officers Conference held at Police Headquarters in Naguru, Justice […]

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IGP’S REMARKS DURING THE LAUNCH OF THE ANNUAL CRIME REPORT 2025

The Annual Crime Report 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of crime trends, patterns and collective efforts of the force. It is a tool for accountability, transparency and strategic planning. The report indicates crime dropped by 10 percent in comparison to 4.1 percent in 2024. This milestone is attributed to several factors; There is a clear […]

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Three Arrested for Impersonating IGP on Social Media

Police at Jinja Road are holding three suspects in connection with personation. The suspects were arrested on 24th March 2026 and have been identified as Ariho Abubakar Uthmaan, Bukenya Fayim, and Kaweesi Dalton. It is alleged that the trio has been impersonating the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, on various social media platforms with […]

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Uganda Police Refutes False Claims on Arrest of SP Karim Mukiibi

Our attention has been drawn to misleading and false propaganda circulating on social media alleging that SP Karim Mukiibi, of the Field Force Unit (FFU) has been arrested by the Uganda Police. We wish to clarify that SP Mukiibi has not been arrested. He remains on duty and continues to diligently perform his official police […]

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