A total of 70 suspected criminals were apprehended yesterday May 5, 2024 in a security swoop aimed at counteracting criminal activities within Kampala Metropolitan area.
According to Uganda Police, the coordinated joint operation was in response to the escalating incidents of paver/stone throwing by criminal elements along the northern bypass (Kiira Road) and in the vicinities of Kimbejja, Kyaliwajala, and Namugongo (Kiira Division).
“Among them, 15 were captured along the northern bypass and are currently being held at Kiira Road, while 55 were apprehended from areas including Nalya, Kyaliwajjala, Kimbejja, and Namugongo, and are detained at Kiira Division” Deputy Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said.
Owoyesigyire said the operation was orchestrated in collaboration with local councils, PISOS, GISO, CMI, UPDF, CI, and area Police, aimed to curb the menace posed by these miscreants.