Tag: Uganda Police Force

Electoral Commission warns against Youth Brigades in elections

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama has warned against the formation of youth brigades in tomorrow’s Elections under the coming Special Interests Groups elections noting that the youth groups are illegal. “Forming vigilante groups like youth brigades is 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 and risky. The Uganda Police Force ensures security during elections. Let’s avoid actions […]

Kamuli woman cuts off husband’s testicle

By Our Reporter Police in Kamuli district has arrested a 40 year old woman, one Rehema after she allegedly attacked and cut off her 60-year-old husbands left testicle on Friday Night. Preliminary police investigations show that Richard Masanka a resident of Kasoigo ward, Northern Division, was attacked in his sleep by Rehema who allegedly attempted […]

Two dead in suspected bomb blast near Munyonyo Martyrs shrine

According to preliminary reports, a man and woman who were driving on a boda boda towards the direction of the shrine were killed instantly after a suspected bomb they were carrying allegedly went off, claiming both lives at the scene. The police and other sister security agencies have sealed off access to the Munyonyo Martyrs […]

Kanungu man arrested over video threat to end Museveni rule

By URN Security agencies in Kanungu district have arrested a man who appeared in a viral video declaring his mission to end President Yoweri Museveni’s rule. The suspect, who identified himself only as Esau, is believed to be in his late 40s and a resident of Kamutungu village, Nyakatunguru ward in Kihihi town council. On […]

Police arrests Nine NUP supporters in Entebbe

By Our Reporter. Police in Entebbe has arrested nine members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) after they were found holding a consultative meeting in the home of one of their members in Kigungu on Sunday. According to reports, the NUP members who are in custody at the Entebbe Airport Aviation Police had met to […]

VIDEO: SFC soldiers beat up Policemen, Civilians at Lubowa Police Station

By Our Reporter On Wednesday evening, soldiers from President Yoweri Museveni’s elite guard unit raided Lubowa Police station along Entebbe road and allegedly mercilessly beat up the police officers and civilians who had gone to report cases leaving several people injured and nursing wounds. According to a police report, Museveni’s guard unit started meting out […]

Nine Arrested Over Illegal Firearm Possession

The Police in Nwoya District have arrested nine people over alleged illegal possession of firearms in the Northern district. According to the Nwoya District Police commander Reagan Magombe, who confirmed the arrest, the nine suspects were apprehended following an intelligence led operation in Pakwerea village. Magombe revelaed that an SMG rifle registered under UG 5021-2000with […]