Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested 58 suspects in a series of targeted operations conducted across the metropolitan area between September 30 and October 1, 2026. The operations targeted identified crime-prone areas and people suspected of engaging in criminal activities, with police recovering suspected narcotic substances and disrupting alleged attempts to break into businesses.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, said the operations were conducted in different areas following reports of criminal activity. In Kampala Central, police arrested 18 suspects during operations in Nakasero, Biwoloma, Nile Coach, Mini Price and Kisekka. The suspects are being detained at Kampala Central Police Station pending further legal action.
In Entebbe, seven suspects were arrested during an operation in Kitala Cell, commonly known as Bagdadi, along Garuga Road. Owoyesigyire said the operation targeted people suspected of engaging in activities that disturb the community during late hours. “Seven suspects were arrested, and suspected narcotic substances were recovered. Two of the suspects were also arrested while allegedly attempting to break into a shop,” he said.
At Kisubi, 15 suspects were arrested during an operation in the Bugiri-Kiwulwe area following reports of criminal activities involving the smoking and distribution of cannabis at Mwaalo Landing Site. “Suspected cannabis seeds and rolled sticks were recovered during the operation,” Owoyesigyire said.
In Kasangati, police conducted operations in Nakwero A, Lusajja, Kazinga and Bulamu, which had been identified as crime-prone areas and places where suspects were reportedly gathering. Fourteen suspects were arrested in Nakwero and Lusajja, while four others were arrested in Kazinga and Bulamu for alleged possession of suspected narcotic substances.
Owoyesigyire said all the suspects are being processed in accordance with the law. “All the suspects arrested during these operations are being processed in accordance with the law and will be taken to court where appropriate,” he said. He said Kampala Metropolitan Police would continue with targeted operations, patrols, surveillance and community policing in areas identified as crime hotspots.
“Kampala Metropolitan Police will continue conducting targeted operations, patrols, surveillance and community policing activities in identified crime-prone areas to disrupt criminal activities and maintain public safety,” Owoyesigyire said. He also appealed to members of the public to continue providing police with information about suspected criminal activities in their communities. “We encourage members of the public to continue sharing information with police about suspected criminal activities in their communities,” he said-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
