A total of 37 suspects have been arrested following a two-day operation conducted by the Kampala Metropolitan Police,in Kira Municipality and Kajjansi Town Council.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, the operations carried out between May 13 and 14 targeted identified crime hotspots in Kiyinda, Bulindo, Kiwologoma, Lweza, Nakigalala, Seguku, Kulambiro, and Tuba.
Police said the areas were allegedly being used by suspected criminals to abuse narcotic substances and coordinate criminal activities, including burglary and theft.
Owoyesigyire revealed that exhibits recovered during the operations included suspected marijuana, dry plant materials, and playing cards. All suspects are currently detained at various police stations pending screening, fingerprinting, and prosecution.
He noted that the operations were successful and form part of ongoing efforts by the Kampala Metropolitan Police to combat crime and enhance public safety and security.
Meanwhile, the Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report 2025 indicates that a total of 196,405 cases were reported to police in 2025, compared to 218,715 cases in 2024, representing a 10.2 percent reduction in reported crime.
The report further shows that child-related offences accounted for 8,064 cases, representing 4.1 percent of the total reported cases in 2025. This marked a decline from 9,408 cases reported in 2024, reflecting a 14.3 percent decrease.
