Police have intensified operations to dismantle criminal networks involved in drug abuse, robbery, theft, and other unlawful activities within the Kampala Metropolitan Area.
On February 1, 2026, at around 11:00 pm, a joint security operation was conducted in Kigombya, Mukono Central Division, Mukono District. The operation targeted a known criminal hotspot and led to the arrest of 11 suspects linked to marijuana smoking, waylaying, and robbery. All suspects are currently being held in police custody as investigations continue ahead of prosecution.
In a related operation on January 30, 2026, at about 6:00 pm, Kampala Central Police Station, working with local leaders, carried out a disruptive operation codenamed “Fukuza Mafisadi.” The operation covered several areas including Nakasero, Entebbe Road, Nasser Road, behind Church House, Railway Grounds, Punjani, the Electoral Commission area, and Mukwano.
The operation targeted groups of youths who hide in identified black spots before engaging in crimes such as snatching mobile phones and handbags, as well as stealing vehicle parts from motorists stuck in traffic jams. A total of 100 suspects were arrested during the operation and are expected to be arraigned in court on February 2, 2026.
Police say the operations will continue as part of ongoing efforts to curb criminality and ensure the safety of the public across the metropolitan area.
