Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested 64 suspects in coordinated night operations conducted across Kampala and Mukono District.
The operations took place on March 2, 2026, between 8:00 pm and 2:00 am. Security agencies targeted areas described as crime hot spots.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala said the Uganda Police Force worked with sister security agencies to dismantle criminal networks.
“The Uganda Police Force, together with sister security agencies, continues to conduct intelligence-led disruptive operations across the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area to dismantle criminal networks and restore public safety,” Kawala said.
She said joint task teams mounted operations in areas where suspects allegedly gather to plan attacks, sell narcotics, smoke opium and later waylay unsuspecting members of the public.
In Jinja Road Division, security teams conducted operations in Naguru Go Down, Bank Village and Naguru Village in Nakawa Division. Police arrested eight suspects.
In Mukono District, operations in Wanyonyi, Namuyenje, Kyetume and Nagwa led to the arrest of 18 suspects.
In Kira Road Division, police targeted Kiwatule, also known as Wabiduuka, and Kamwokya, arresting 36 suspects.
In Kira Division, operations in Najjera, Kalintunsi and Bulabira led to the arrest of two suspects.
Police said all 64 suspects remain in custody pending prosecution. Officers recovered suspected narcotic substances and housebreaking implements during the operations.
“We urge members of the public to remain vigilant and continue cooperating with security agencies by sharing timely and credible information. Together, we shall keep our communities safe,” Kawala said.
