Security

Abdul Yousif Mohammad Adam aka Aziz, a man from Sudan, has been held in custody after appearing in court for allegedly tricking a Dubai investor out of over $650,000. Adam faced charges of obtaining money by false pretenses at the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. He is accused of being part of a scam where he and others, who have not yet been caught, persuaded Osman Hussan, an investor from Dubai, to pay a large sum for non-existent gold sales. The...

Uganda witnessed some of its darkest days on November 18 and 19, 2020, when riots broke out in several parts of the country, leaving 54 people dead. The violence sparked by hooligans associated with the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the People Power movement escalated into deadly clashes with security forces and created chaos in the affected areas. The riots began following the arrest of NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, during his presidential campaign rally in Luuka District...

The European Union Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Ambassador John Borgstam, has praised the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their vital role in maintaining stability in the region and acknowledged their efforts in promoting peace and security. Ambassador Borgstam made the remarks on November 8, 2024, while meeting with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe. During the meeting, the leaders discussed regional security, the progress of Operation...

Uganda Prisons Services officers have been urged to emphasize preventive measures for infectious diseases, particularly Ebola, which poses a heightened risk for the Safety and Security Unit (SSU) given the nature of their mobile operations stretching up to border lines. Dr. Charles Kajoba Kimuli, the Prisons Incident Commander, while addressing officers at Luzira on November 8, 2024, shared guidance on preventing and managing non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, encouraging optimal nutrition, stress management, and physical fitness. “Recognizing these vulnerabilities,...

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has condemned a series of mortar attacks that targeted the Halane Base Camp in Mogadishu on the morning of November 2, 2024. The attack has resulted in significant loss of life and injuries among both military personnel and civilians. In a statement, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Head of ATMIS, expressed deep sorrow over the incident. “The heinous attack will not deter us...

The joint security team of Uganda police, Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), intelligence agencies, and local council leaders in a joint operation have arrested 36 suspects in possession of narcotic drugs and reportedly involved in criminal activities in Kagala zone, Goma division in Mukono district. In a police statement released on October 31, 2024, Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, said that the operation targeted black spots known for harboring individuals involved in smoking and selling narcotic drugs. "A total...