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The Inspector General of Police –IGP Martin Okoth Ochola, has sworn that security agencies will continue beating journalists purposely to ‘deter’ them from going where there is danger. Ochola, who was speaking at joint election security and preparedness, said he was unapologetic that journalists have been clobbered during their line …

Security chiefs have warned people planning to riot or protest during or after next Thursday elections that they will taste wrath of security personnel. Led by Minister of Defence Adolf Mwesige, Internal Affairs Minister Gen Jeje Odongo, IGP Martin Ochola, Deputy commander Land Forces Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, Deputy IGP …

Security chiefs led by Defence minister Adolf Mwesige and Internal Affairs minister Gen Jeje Odongoaddressing the media ahead of next week elections Security chiefs have warned people planning to riot or protest during or after next Thursday elections that they will taste wrath of security personnel.Led by Minister of Defence …

Authorities and residents in Luwero Town Council and Busia Municipality have expressed hope in the reduction of crime following the installation of CCTV cameras. In Luwero Town Council, the cameras have been installed at Balikyewuunya along the Kampala-Gulu highway, at Luweero-Kiwoko road, in Kasana town. The other places are Piida, …

News reaching us reveals that the Uganda police website has been down for several hours following a hack by an international Hacktivists’ group; Anonymous. We visited the site; https://www.upf.go.ug/ and realized it is redirecting to a different address which shows nothing. We can not ably establish for exactly how long …

Comedy Store UG CEO Alex Muhangi has come clean against the rumors that he acted as a chief engineer during the arrest of four Radio Simba presenters who also double as the Bizonto Comedy group last week. While cleaning the dirt off his name, Muhangi explained how he first received …

Two siblings in Agago district are in police custody accused of killing their mother’s lover.  The Aswa River Region Police Spokesperson, Jimmy Patrick Okema identified the suspects as David Odongkara and Joseph Nyero, both residents of Kokil village in Paimol  Sub County. The suspects reportedly hacked 58-year-old John Edoo Okidi …

The Police’s Crime Intelligence and Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence –CMI have joined the hunt for the suspect in the shooting and injuring of three people inside Nakulabye bar five months ago. The suspect who first identified himself as a Uganda People Defence Forces –UPDF soldier fired bullets using a pistol …

The former head of Political Intelligence Desk at Internal Security Organization (ISO), Charles Rwomushana, has been granted bail. Rwomushana, who declared his intention to contest for the presidency in the 2021 elections was arrested on Tuesday after he was found driving at Kamwokya during curfew time. Rwomushana was returning NBS …

Police has today afternoon received information that one knight Stephen a resident of Nsambya Central Zone, Makindye Division, Kampala was making counterfeit disinfectants and sanitizer at his home. Katwe Police proceeded to the scene with detectives and scene of crime officers, conducted a search. Several items were recovered including, bottles …

The Directorate of Criminal Intelligence conducted 4 separate raids on criminal gangs dealing in counterfeit currencies at Cham Towers, Crystal Valley Hotel, Mengo and selected outskirts of Kampala. According to Uganda police spokes person, the task team seized fake Ugandan Shillings, black dollars bills totaling $10.500, USD 200, 16 bundles …

Uganda police has come out to give an intensive report on the raids conducted around Kampala Metropolitan area that saw several shops ranging from mobile phone shops, to auto part shop and scrap & metal shops sealed off by security agencies. The report reveals that raids covered 184 shops and …

A total of three bombs was discovered today; Tuesday 3rd September at around 5PM at Bugolobi, Luthuli Avenue, Nakawa Division,Kampala, following an old rusty tortoise grenade that was recovered by construction workers. It’s alleged that the property was abandoned for a long time and one Musisi bought the plot recently. …

The Nyege Nyege cultural festival will take place starting this Thursday 5th to 8th of September 2019 at Nile Discovery Beach in Njeru town council, in Buikwe district. The police has come out to identify itself as the lead agency in the operation which has been tasked to monitor and …

The Territorial police in KMP South, in close coordination with the Flying Squad have in custody, 5 additional notorious suspects, who were actively involved in the numerous murders of boda boda riders and the subsequent robberies of their motorcycles. The gang comprising of proclaimed offenders include;Tamale Aloysius alias Sekyewa Patrick, …

Police is investigating a gruesome murder of a boda boda rider, by two un identified male robbers, who posing as potential clients, attacked, strangled and repeatedly hit him with a stone to the head, killing him instantly. They immediately after, stole his motorcycle and fled from the scene. The incident, …

This is to inform the public that the territorial police at Kampala Metropolitan police has confirmed that it is working with the organizers from the Alliance for National Transformation, prior to the forthcoming party launch. According to police spokesperson, it was notified of the party’s plans to hold a promoters …

Following the arrest of a one Ronald, police has been able to recover the body of Dr.Cathy Agaba who was a doctor at International Hospital Kampala.Ronald who is a private security guard at the apartments where Dr.Cathy resided is believed to have been an accomplice in her murder.Ronald revealed that …

Kyadondo East MP; Robert Kyagulanyi has come out to inform the public about his next plans. This follows his arrest this morning where police broke into his car, threw a teargas canister into it and smoked him out. After police dropping him off at his residence I’m Kamwokya, Bobi Wine …

Police has this afternoon arrested Kyadondo East MP Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine and taken to unknown destination. Bobi Wine was picked up at one of the road Blocks, along Busaabala Road where the MP was stopped from accessing One Love Beach, where the Kyarenga Extra concert was scheduled …

Socialite Shiela Gashumba has got two members of La Paroni bar arrested. The arrested include LA Paroni’s female DJ Vee and Bijou Fortunate from talent Africa. Sources told EJazz Media that the two were using Sheila’s photos to promote their upcoming event on Sunday via their social media. Apparently, Sheila …

Police has come out to give a full account on the failed Attack on MP and Minister Aida Nantaba. Bellow is the official statement from Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga. The police at Nagalama are investigating circumstances under which two men dressed in black leather suits and riding a silver grey …

Six people have been confirmed dead when a taxi heading to Kampala from Luweero registration number UAU 526A collided with a lorry registration number UBB 030D last night at around 11pm. The accident that happened at Lukomera village, Luweero Sub County on Kampala-Gulu Highway has been confirmed by Uganda Police. …

Police has arrested hundreds of suspects ahead of Women’s day celebration. This follows a mission by police carried out around the Kampala Metropolitan area which led to the arrest of hundreds of children and adults. In Kisenyi was a house where children were allegedly being trained to do illegal acts. …

News coming in reveals that luga-flow rapper Wabuyu Gibson aka Gravity Omutujju is nursing serious wounds after being shot at by a private security guard in Bukuya on Wednesday 20th February 2019. Unconfirmed sources reveal that the Embuzi Zakutudde hit-maker was involved in an argument with a security guard known …

Congolese Admits Murdering Fellows At Old Kampala.

“Security officers have arrested two men suspected to be members of ADF for allegedly operating a terrorist cell in Kampala” says Uganda police. The suspects identified as Andrew Sebitosi and another only identified as Mwima have currently been taken under custody by ISO. Their arrest came as a result of …

One of the longest serving Police Officer Commissioner of Police , Josephine Kakooza, breathed her last at Namirembe hospital today morning 9th .January 2019 . This was confirmed by the Uganda Police public relations. According to police records, Josephine joined the police force in 1969 and rose through the ranks …

Police yesterday said more than 50 new survivors of the November 24 Lake Victoria boat tragedy have picked their items which were retrieved from the waters during the rescue and recovery operation. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, said the survivors had identified and taken their belongings, which included National …

Police have arrested a Born again pastor affliated with Living Gospel Church located in Mukono and The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries located in Ntinda for allegedly sodomisimg a 16 year old male member of his flock. According to a police document, Simon Mpinga alias Pastor Ronnie 31 was arrested on …

Police in Mukono has arrested a woman for allegedly hacking off her boyfriend’s genitals with a knife after discovering his affairs. Rehema Kabayana 24, told police she waited until her boyfriend Anthony Sekawa 28, had fallen asleep then cut off his organ with the 4-inch knife. According to the victim, …

Musician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has come out to give his stand about the Kyarenga Concert whose dates are approaching amidst the confusion of whether it will happen or not. Bobi Wine in response to the several questions surrounding the event’s fate has written a statement saying he …

News coming in indicates that well-known TV presenter and socialite Sheila Gashumba was thoroughly thumped by her dad after getting drunk and behaving otherwise. Sources close to the family told EJazz that the “NTv The Beat” Show host together with her friends returned home from a night out and insulted …

The president of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has confirmed the arrest of people suspected to be the killers of fallen police officer Kirumira Muhammed. In his statement early this morning, the president revealed that a number of suspects were arrested by the CMI on Friday 28th September. “Quite a number …

Fire has today evening gutted the Toyota show room located at first street, Industrial area burning at least a vehicle of landcruiser make to ashes. Police however managed to reach the place early and curb the fire before more destructible nd happened. “Fire Brigade did a splendid job in managing …