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According to police, a joint security operation was conducted on February 1, 2026, at around 11:00 p.m. in Kigombya, Mukono Central Division, Mukono District
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Police have intensified operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in drug abuse, robbery, theft, and other unlawful activities within the Kampala Metropolitan Area, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 suspects. According to police, a joint security operation was conducted on February 1, 2026, at around 11:00 p.m. in Kigombya, Mukono Central Division, Mukono District. During the operation, 11 suspects were arrested from a mapped-out black spot known for harbouring criminals involved in smoking marijuana, waylaying, and robbing members of the public. The suspects are currently being held in police custody pending prosecution.
During the operation, 11 suspects were arrested from a mapped-out black spot known for harbouring criminals involved in smoking marijuana, waylaying, and robbing members of the public
In a separate operation carried out on January 30, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m., Kampala Central Police Station (CPS), working with local leaders, conducted a disruptive crackdown codenamed “Fukuza Mafisadi.” The operation covered several areas, including Nakasero, Entebbe Road, Nasser Road, behind Church House, Railway Grounds, Punjani, the Electoral Commission area, and Mukwano.
Police said the operation targeted youths who loiter at identified black spots before engaging in criminal activities such as snatching mobile phones and handbags, as well as stealing vehicle parts from motorists and passengers caught in traffic congestion. A total of 100 suspects were arrested during the operation and are expected to be produced in court today, February 2, 2026.
Police have reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining intelligence-led and community-supported operations to ensure public safety and curb criminal activity across the Kampala Metropolitan Area.
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