WAKISO, UGANDA – A coordinated security crackdown across Kira Municipality, initiated in response to public concerns over local crime, has resulted in the arrest of 95 suspects following a week of targeted operations.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Joint forces comprising the Uganda Police Force, sister security agencies, and local leaders conducted disruptive missions in identified criminal hotspots, aiming to dismantle networks involved in drug abuse, theft, and violent street crime.
The crackdown began on 3rd February 2026 in Namugongo Division, targeting Kireka Railway, Kamuli, Kyaliwajjala Market, and Naalya all in Kila Wakiso district.
The operation culminated in 62 arrests and the recovery of suspected narcotics, with 39 of those suspects charged in court on 5th February for narcotics possession.
Security forces launched a targeted follow-up operation on 4th February across the Kulambiro-Kyanja, Tubba, and Kisaasi sectors.
The raids hit hideouts of a criminal network whose members were suspected of using drugs prior to acts of bag-snatching, phone theft, and night-time ambushes.
Nineteen suspects were captured with exhibits and are now in custody at Kira Road Police Division for forensic screening and subsequent presentation before the court.
A joint intelligence operation on Monday, 9th February, targeted Mulawa and Nsasa, arresting 14 suspects and recovering quantities of suspected narcotics from makeshift structures.
The Uganda Police Force, via its social media account, has confirmed that the operations are part of a sustained strategy to disrupt criminal gangs and drug-related activities that fuel insecurity.
The recovery of narcotics across multiple locations reflects a targeted police strategy to combat the root cause of street crime, with authorities commending vital public cooperation and reaffirming their commitment to sustained, intelligence-led operations for public safety.
The police have encouraged the public to continue reporting suspicious activities, assuring that operations will remain ongoing to prevent criminal elements from regrouping.
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