In a continued effort to combat crime in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, police conducted coordinated disruptive operations on 15th February 2026 between 2000hrs and 0130hrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nsangi Policing Division, carried out operations in areas of Kyengera, Kazinga, Nabaziza, Wakimese, Masanda, Kinaawa, Kikajjo, Kasenge and Nakasozi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Spokesperson Kampala Metropolitan Police SP Racheal Kawala, the operations targeted identified hotspots, marijuana smoking points, and blackspots associated with simple robberies, paver attacks, drug abuse, and other criminal activities. As a result, 80 suspects were arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSimilarly, police at Kajansi conducted operations on 15\/02\/2026 at about 2300hrs in Akright Estate and Kinyarwanda, following community complaints over increased cases of phone snatching, theft of number plates, burglaries, and other theft-related crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The operation focused on identified blackspots and criminal hideouts, including unfinished and abandoned structures, construction sites, and bars operating beyond permitted hours. This led to the arrest of 15 suspects, who have since been charged accordingly.\u201d Said SP Kawala<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, on the morning of 16th\/02\/2026, police at Nateete conducted disruptive operations in Busega Zone 8, Mosoke Zone, Kabawo, Busega Central C, and Kibumbiro.
During the operation, a total of 71 suspects were arrested and charged accordingly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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