Month: April 2022

The territorial Police at Kawempe working with the K9 unit yesterday 25/04/2022 arrested four suspects in a case of Aggravated Robbery and Rape that was registered at Kanyanya Police station.

It is alleged that at about 12am, 2 Panga wielding thugs broke into the home of a 23-year-old woman in Kitambuza Zone, Kawempe Division, robbed and sexually assaulted the victim who was staying alone.

The victim reported the matter to Police. Officers from Kawempe Police working with K9 introduced Boela dog which helped track down the suspects for a distance of 250m from the crime scene.

The dog entered a structure that was harbouring four men who were arrested immediately after the victim’s identification.

She was able to identify the suspects by the clothes they were wearing during the incident.

The four suspects include; Katabi Joseph, Sserwada Mike, Musana John who was hiding inside the ceiling board and another one only identified as Musunguzi.

Upon lawful search of their premises, the Police recovered knives, pangas and suspected narcotic substances. They are currently detained at Kawempe Police station.

We have also established through investigations that the thugs gained access to the victim’s home by jumping over the fence and unbolting her door.

She was robbed of money amounting to 850,000 shillings, a phone and a Laptop before they sexually assaulted her. The gated houses where she was staying had a security guard but unfortunately, the guard claims not to have heard anything.

He has also been brought in for questioning. We want to thank Boela for the resolve in tracking down the assailants. The suspects will be arraigned in courts of law as soon as investigations are complete.

Source: Uganda Police Force

Detectives in Nansana have arrested a notorious thug and launched a manhunt for his accomplices following a series of robberies in the area.

The suspect identified as Ssozi Derrick 20 years was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in areas of Kisumu Village, Nabweru Division in Wakiso District on 24/04/2022 at around 1500 hrs.

Ssozi, a resident of the same area was found allegedly surveilling the area while carrying a backpack.

An immediate search was conducted and officers recovered the following items from his backpack; 01 Panga wrapped in a red cloth, 02 knives, 01cutter and 02 harmers. The bag is also suspected to be stolen.

Detectives proceeded to his place of residence where another search was carried out and several suspected stolen properties were recovered. These include; 02 television sets, 02 woofers, 02 fans, three master keys, 01 Techno smartphone, cash amounting to four million fifty thousand Ugandan shillings (4,050,000) and other household items valued at thirteen million (13 million) Shillings.

We also recovered two Motorcycles Reg nos. UFA 513J and UFL 408A suspected to be stolen, breaking implements, 03 Master keys, a cutter( blue cover), 05 Notes of South Sudanese pounds in the denomination of 50, 50 notes of Kenyan shillings, one hundred rupees, 05 suspected stolen mobile phones of infinix hot 10, W$Q (blue), Tecno smartphone, MI smart (pink) and itel buttons (mapeesa), a lap smart television, 02 sets of subwoofers HiFi and smart, 01 DVD player, 02 fans, 01 ADH refrigerator among others.

The team has intensified operations to find his colleagues who we suspect to have been working with him in these Robberies. We would like to applaud the Joint task team for the work done in Nabweru in recovering these stolen items and making the arrest.

The community is urged to remain vigilant so as to fight criminal gangs in their areas of residence.

The suspect is currently detained by Nansana police as investigations continue.

Source: Uganda Police Force

As you are all aware, the territorial police at Katonga Region and Mpigi, registered an incident of Attempted Murder, against the Principal Judge, His Lordship, Dr. Flavian Zaija, after his convoy was allegedly attacked by suspected gunmen on the 23.04.2022, at around 8:30pm, around Kalandezi village, Buwama in Mpigi district. As a result, a composite tactical team from Counter Terrorism, CMI, Forensics, Crime Intelligence, ISO and operations, visited the scene and condoned it off, for a thorough assessment.

We have since established that the attack on the convoy, was instead as a result of an improvised explosive device, planted on the road side, below the guard rail, at a remote location, in Kalandezi village. The task team recovered a variety of IED components that included; shattered detonator parts, pieces of wire, cut pieces of iron bars, shattered aluminum pieces, and metal fragments, all designed to increase the amount of shrapnel propelled by the explosive device. There were no bullets or cartridges at the scene. We are grateful that the Principal Judge and his team were not injured. The vehicle of the Principal Judge and the lead car, had minor damages from the impact of the metallic fragments.

We have further established that this is the second such type of incident, where IEDs are planted on the roadside, to either damage vehicles, along the road and incapacitate, injure or kill motorists. The first incident occurred, on the 17.04.2022, at around 9:30pm, when Busasira Alex, while driving in the company of his wife, from Kampala to Kabale in motor vehicle, registration number, UBJ399A, were hit by an IED, which was detonated and metallic shrapnel damaged his vehicle, along the Masaka-Kinoni section at Kyangoma LCI, Nkoni Parish, Kingo Sub-county, Lwengo district. Their vehicle was perforated by metallic pieces, some of which were picked from the body of the motor vehicle. The victims did not stop, despite the tyre burst and drove miles ahead. The following morning, our task teams, recovered metallic fragments, scattered around the scene.

We strongly condemn the cowardly attack and call for calm as we conduct further inquiries. Our tactical teams are now aware of this new kind of threats on our roads, targeting motorists. Although, there is no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, the nature of the attack, roadside explosives and the timing in both incidents are similar. In addition, there is no evidence at this stage, to show whether the Principal Judge’s vehicle, was the intended target or a random incident of attack on any government vehicle.

We are going to ensure the perpetrators of this senseless attack who are trying to use violence to undermine the safety and security of motorists, are identified and brought to book. We wish to further remind all members of the public, that a threat environment still exists in the country, which calls for vigilance. We have criminal elements who have perfected the construction and use of IED’s capable of destroying vehicles, facilities and injuring or fatally wounding victims.

Source: Uganda Police Force

There is an increase in cases of cyber-crime by people who pretend to be from telecommunication networks. The use of internet presents scammers with additional opportunities to reach potential victims and obtain your personal information. The absurd part is that most victims suffer quietly without reporting.

We have heard and received reports of fraudsters calling individuals and telling them that their sim card lines are not registered and they offer to help you register from a computer, claiming the card is going to be blocked or suspended, update your details, or remaining ten minutes. Once you fall in their trap and accept to register, they will take you through a complicated/complex process and you will not realise when your money on your phone has been taken.

Following a public outcry of increased cases of cyber-crime by fraudsters, the Territorial Police of Nansana on 23/04/2022 carried out an intelligence-led operation in areas of Nansana West 2A Kibulooka against organised criminal gangs of fraudsters dealing in fake minerals, electronic fraud and offensive communication. The Police arrested nine suspects and recovered suspected stolen items like 24 suspected stolen phones, suspected fake minerals, a laptop suspected to be used in cyber-crime, copies of land sales agreement, Visa ATM card, marijuana and a list of people who are believed to be their victims.

It has been established that the scene of crime was being used as a conference for the gang to carry out hoax calls to unsuspecting victims. The suspects lure their victims into believing that such calls are from telecommunications companies like MTN, Airtel and different government institutions and departments before they ask for their financial details.

The phones recovered are submitted to the Directorate of Forensic Services for analysis and we believe we shall be able to identify most victims.

The gang estimated to be twenty (20) in number comprising of men and women all gathered in home/ bar of one identified as Mama Favour r/o Nansana west 2A, whom they believed to be in South Sudan, the nine arrested are detained at Nansana PS as others fled, those arrested include;

1. Mbabazi sam resident of Nansana west 2 A, on tel 0703285353.from Kabale

2. Mbabazi welberforce resident of Nansana west on tel 0753483731 from Rukiga.

3. Kwarija welber resident of Nansana west on tel 0788299979, from kabale student at Global institute makerere persuing acourse in graphics and animation.

4. Emoit George resident of Buloba from Tororo.

5. Tumusiime Godfrey alias kabila from kamwenge (commander ).

6. Muhumuza Talent resident of Nansana west 1, from Rukungiri.

7. Namyalo mercy alias Atuhumuza resident of Kibuye on tel 0774228424 from Busenyi

8. Bahame frank resident of Bujuko from Ntungamo on tel 0705658530.

9. Mugisha victor resident of Nabweru from Busenyi on tel 0759230828.

We highly caution the public to remain vigilant, to always be alert as no telecom operator can switch off your phone without going through the proper procedure/authorization, maybe when under investigation.

Since this fraud is Customer driven, the customer unknowingly sends money on her/his own to the conmen, we will work with UCC and continue creating awareness for customers. (draw attention to Tonfera, etc),

The *197# where you need to know the numbers registered under your NIN, it has been discovered that some agents are manipulating the customers and registering more than one number against your name. if identify an unknown number, deregister it.

If you are unfortunate, please call the 100 code and follow prompts or report to your nearest telecom company they will immediately investigate, or report to UCC, the nearest Police.

UCC acquired a prosecution license and is able to individually pursue electronic/ Telecom related cases in the utility court, more people are reporting cases directly to the Commission/regulator as they can easily follow up such cases and ensure they are solved. (need to invite UCC for sensitisation)

We encourage all telecommunication companies to continuously sensitize their clients on different communication mediums and in different languages about this kind of fraud.

Be smart with your data, verifying the source or knowing how to spot scams you can help protect yourself from losing your life savings.

Source: Uganda Police Force

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has intensified its operations against acts of sabotage, vandalism and theft of electric wires and cables, with successful raids at two locations in Namugongo and Katwe, that led to the arrest of 3 UMEME workers and an assortment of exhibits. In Namugongo, the task team arrested two suspected vandals identified as Kalumba James, aged 33 and Semuyaba Joseph, aged 28. Both suspects are electrical engineers at the UMEME, Banda branch and residents of Nsawo LCI in Namugongo. Upon a search at their known premises, drums of black cables, power connectors and UMEME equipments were recovered.

The task team conducted another operation at Ndejje-Mirimu zone, and arrested Ezra Kimiah Mudhimbwa, a 36year old, electrician, and a sub-contractor of Komolo Co. Ltd. A search led to the recovery of 3 drums of electric wire cables and electricity connectors. Such criminal acts do negatively impact our economy through vandalism of critical infrastructure, loss of electricity which affects businesses and communities within the affected areas.

Due to the collaborative efforts by CID, other stakeholders and the local community, several suspects involved in cable theft and vandalism have been arrested and recoveries of exhibits made. The operations aimed at solving this senseless and destructive type of crime are continuing.

We also call upon the public to share any information that will assist our officers in fighting this crime and bring those who destroy critical infrastructure to book.

Source: Uganda Police Force