Traffic Police have arrested 92 suspects during a targeted drink-driving operation conducted across five divisions in the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) area as part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce crashes.
The operation, conducted on Friday night by the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety in collaboration with Kampala Metropolitan Police, targeted motorists suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to a statement issued by Traffic Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura, the arrests were made in Kira Road, Kabalagala, Jinja Road, Kawempe and Katwe divisions.
Katwe recorded the highest number of arrests, with 23 suspects, followed by Jinja Road with 20, Kawempe with 18, Kabalagala with 16 and Kira Road with 15.
Police said the operations are routinely conducted over weekends, particularly on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays, when increased social activities often involve alcohol consumption.
The latest operation highlights the continued concern over drink-driving and its potential contribution to road crashes, with police noting that weekends account for more road crash fatalities than other days of the week.
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has urged motorists to avoid driving after consuming alcohol, warning that responsible decisions on the road are essential to protecting lives.
“If you drink, do not drive. If you drive, do not drink,” Kananura said, calling on all road users to take responsibility for safer roads.
Police said the targeted operations would continue as part of efforts to promote road safety and prevent avoidable crashes.
