Security swoop in Kira, Kajjansi suburbs nets 37 suspects
Owoyesigyire said the operations were successful and form part of ongoing efforts by the KMP to combat criminality and ensure the safety and security of the public.
Some of the suspects who were arrested during the operation. (Courtesy photo)
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A total of 37 suspects have been arrested following Kampala Metropolitan Police's two-day operations in Kira Municipality, Kajjansi Town Council.
Luke Owoyesigyrie, the KMP deputy spokesperson, said the operations carried out on May 13- 14 targeted identified crime hotspots in Kiyinda, Bulindo Kiwologoma, Lweza, Nakigalala, Seguku, Kulambiro, and Tuba, where suspected criminals reportedly gathered to abuse narcotic substances and plan criminal activities, including burglary and theft.
He revealed that "exhibits recovered included suspected marijuana, dry plant materials, and playing cards. All suspects are detained at the respective police stations pending screening, fingerprinting, and prosecution,” he said.
Owoyesigyire said the operations were successful and form part of ongoing efforts by the KMP to combat criminality and ensure the safety and security of the public.
Crime statistics
The Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report 2025 indicates that a total of 196,405 cases were reported to the police compared to 218,715 in 2024, which represents a 10.2% reduction.
In 2025, a total of 8,064 cases, representing 4.1% of the total reported cases, constituted child-related offences.
These declined from 9,408 reported in 2024, giving a 14.3% decrease. Out of these, 848 cases were taken to court, 176 secured convictions, 68 were dismissed, 06 had acquittals, and 598 are undergoing trial. 3,486 were not proceeded with, while 3,730 are still under inquiry.
Out of the 32 policing regions in Uganda, KMP South registered the highest number of cases with 13,950, followed by Rwizi with 13,416, KMP North with 13,340, North Kyoga with 12,728 and KMP East with 10,388.
At the district/divisional level, Wakiso Police Division registered the highest number of cases with 3,177, followed by Luweero Police Station with 3,123, Mukono Police Division with 2,880, Tororo Police Station with 2,831 and Ntungamo Police Station with 2,825.