Police have arrested 1,095 suspects in intelligence-led operations conducted across the country.
This was revealed on Monday by Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma during the weekly joint security briefing at the Police Force headquarters in Naguru.
Kituuma said that of the 1,095 suspects arrested, more than 700 were picked up within the Kampala Metropolitan Area. The operations, carried out between February 16 and 22, targeted burglary, aggravated robbery, narcotics trafficking, street muggings, and related crimes.
In Kampala Metropolitan East, 224 suspects were arrested, while Kampala Metropolitan South covering Entebbe, CPS Kampala, Katwe, and Kajjansi accounted for 510 arrests.
In Kampala Metropolitan North, police followed up on a viral video showing machete-wielding attackers assaulting a man and injuring members of his family before robbing them.
Kituuma said three suspects were arrested and three motorcycles impounded in connection with a machete attack in downtown Kampala. He added that more suspects are still being pursued.
Major crackdowns were also conducted in Kireka, Mukono, Nansana, Kawempe, Katwe, and Entebbe. In Entebbe, 20 suspects were arrested and, after screening, four were identified as having been involved in aggravated robberies.
Police also responded to public complaints about attacks on motorists along the Northern Bypass near the Nakawa traffic lights. Four suspects were arrested during the operation, and several stolen motor vehicle parts, including side mirrors, were recovered.
Kituuma appealed to people who lost property to liaise with the police to identify their belongings, noting that such engagement could also provide investigators with further leads.
Meanwhile, 184 suspects were arrested in Aswa West, while 102 were picked up in the Savannah Region. East Busoga recorded 27 arrests, the Elgon Region 19, and West Nile 14.
Kituuma emphasized that many of the arrests and recoveries were made with support from community members, boda-boda riders, local leaders, and other security agencies.
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