The Uganda Police Force has revealed that more than 500 suspects were arrested across the country last week as part of ongoing intelligence-led and disruptive security operations.
The development was confirmed by Diana Nandawula, the Deputy Police Spokesperson, while delivering the weekly security briefing at Police Headquarters in Naguru on Monday.
According to Nandawula, the operations have played a key role in maintaining national stability and enhancing public safety.
“Ongoing intelligence-led and disruptive operations have significantly contributed to the prevailing stability and security in the country, with over 500 suspects arrested in the past week,” she said.
She also commended Ugandans, particularly the Muslim community, for maintaining calm and discipline during the recent Eid al-Fitr celebrations held on March 20, 2026.
Police reported that the general security situation across the country remained peaceful, with only a few isolated incidents recorded.
Nandawula further applauded security agencies for their coordinated efforts in ensuring safety at places of worship, shopping centres, and entertainment venues, which experienced high public turnout.
She noted that effective traffic management during the period of increased travel also contributed to the smooth celebrations.
Meanwhile, police are investigating an explosion that occurred on March 17, 2026, in St. Andrews Cell, South Central Ward, Industrial Division in Mbale City.
The incident happened at a scrap workshop, where four people were injured while offloading scrap metal from a vehicle.
The injured were rushed to Mbale Hospital and are currently receiving treatment. A Police Bomb Squad team was dispatched to the scene, and fragments of a suspected explosive device were recovered for detailed analysis.
Police have since urged the public, especially scrap dealers and collectors, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or unfamiliar objects to security agencies to prevent similar incidents.
