Category: Press Release

PRESS STATEMENT  Please disregard rumours circulating on social media claiming that the IGP, is hospitalised and on oxygen. Much as the IGP, developed a bit of hypertension, after hearing with shock, the sudden demise of his former Deputy, Lt.Gen. Paul Lokech, his condition was not life threatening, after it was effectively managed by both his […]

The Police in Katakwi district, has in custody three suspects, who form part of a group, which allegedly raided the home of Omachar Emmanuel, a businessman during the night of 20.09.2021, at Aleles village, Akisim parish, Angodingodi, sub county, in Katakwi District. The arrested suspects include, Ijoot John Robert, Olem Simon and Asege Agnes, all […]

The Police in Wakiso, has in custody a prime suspect, who in conspiracy with 3 other brothers, murdered a 40 year old, woman friend of his, for allegedly infecting him with HIV. The prime suspect Bwambale Jona alias master, after finding out that he was HIV positive, blamed it on his woman friend, Nassali Juliet, […]

The Joint Security Agencies, have taken over a suspect arrested by the territorial police at Abaita Ababiri, for alleged subversive activities after he was found in possession of a machete, and a list of telephone contacts of different people at Abaita Ababiri, Nkumba, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District.  The suspect, identified as King’s Star, Luganda […]

The IGP continues to fast track the promotion of Inspector of Police (IP), Cheptegei Joshua Kiprui (Gold and Silver Medalist) and that of his coach, Inspector of Police, (IP) Njia Benjamin, from the rank of Inspector of Police to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), with the Police Authority, which has the mandate of appointing and […]

Of recent, a poorly researched report, claiming there was a power vacuum, in police leadership following the demise of the former DIGP, Lt. Gen.Paul Lokech.  In their article, they allege that in the absence of the Chief of Joint Staff, there is no clear structure of command and leadership among the other 7 Directors. We […]