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Gen Muhoozi warns police officers on hobnobbing with criminals

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi, has warned police officers against interacting with criminals, which kills the integrity of the force. Muhoozi, who was passing out 45 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) on Thursday at Bwebajja Command Staff …

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Police launches festive season crackdown on criminals

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Metropolitan Police announced that operations to rid the city of criminals have begun in preparation for the holiday season. According to police, this is to ensure community security and safety as many people begin shopping and planning trips ahead of Christmas. In a …

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Elected criminals

Why candidates who have previously been indicted or jailed secure government positions in democratic countries COMMENT | IAN BURUMA | While Donald Trump holds the dubious distinction of being the first former U.S. president to run for office while facing criminal charges, he is not the first political candidate in American …

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MUKONO: 35 suspected criminals arrested

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 35 people have been arrested in Kyetume parish, Mukono District following a wave of crime in the area. The suspects whose names have not been disclosed are accused of waylaying residents and robbing them. The arrests followed an incident on Friday when Dan Mbogo, a …

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Police re-arrest 18 murder, rape suspects in city operation

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An operation targeting thugs involved in waylaying pedestrians and breaking into homes in Kampala and its neighborhood has led to the re-arrest of 18 hardcore criminals. The police, accompanied by the military, conducted the operations in Namungoona, Nansana, and Kosovo, resulting in the arrest …

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Security arrest 137 in crackdown on criminal gangs in Jinja city

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 137 suspected criminals spent Sunday night in different police cells in Jinja following a joint security operation led by the Kiira regional police commander, Richard Okullu in Bugembe ward, Jinja City Northern division. The operation also led to the arrest of Alex Mugabi, …

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Security arrest 70 in crackdown on suspected thugs in Mbale city

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 70 suspected criminals have been arrested in a joint security swoop in Mbale city. The suspects who were arrested on Friday were picked from Half London, Mooni, Senior quarters, and Nkonkonjeru by the police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF soldiers under the …

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Joint security forces arrest 500 suspected criminals in Moroto

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces in Moroto municipality have arrested more than 500 suspected criminals. They were arrested during an operation that started at 4am and ended at 7am on Wednesday. Major Isaac Oware, the UPDF 3rd Division Spokesperson said the operation that was carried out …

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48 suspected criminals rounded up in Lira city

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A security crackdown in Lira city has led to the arrest of 48 suspected criminals. The suspects include 22 females and 26 males who were found in possession of opium and other banned substances. The suspects were picked up from Spice Club near the tipper …

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