Police has arrested 3,132 suspects in nationwide operations conducted throughout the month of February as part of efforts to curb rising crime.
Spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke revealed the figures on Monday while addressing journalists at Police Headquarters in Naguru.
Rusoke said the arrests followed a series of intensified and disruptive operations carried out across the country, particularly in crime-prone areas.
“In just the month of February, so far, the number is standing at 3,132, and more operations will still be reported,” Rusoke said.
He explained that between February 23 and 28 alone, police conducted more than 47 operations nationwide, arresting at least 1,185 suspects.
“Between the 23rd and 28th of February, we conducted more than 47 disruptive operations nationwide, netting a total of 1,185 suspects or even more, because some statistics could have come in as late as yesterday,” he noted.
According to Rusoke, the operations covered several regions, with a heavy focus on the Kampala Metropolitan Area.
In Kampala Metropolitan East, police carried out over 16 operations, arresting more than 334 suspects in areas such as Kamwokya, Kinawataka and Kira.
Operations were also conducted in Kampala Metropolitan North, including the Central Business District, Old Kampala, Kisenyi and surrounding areas, extending to Bulenga, Wakiso, Kakiri and Kikubampanga.
In Kampala Metropolitan South, operations targeted Nsangi, Kabalagala, parts of the CBD under Central Police Station, Kajjansi, Entebbe and Nkumba.
Beyond Kampala, police mounted similar crackdowns in regions including West Nile, Lamwo in the Aswa region, and Palabek East.
Rusoke further revealed that by last Friday, more than 2,056 suspects had already been arraigned in court.
“By the time Friday came, we had taken over 2,056 suspects to court,” he said.
He emphasized that the operations will continue as police work to secure neighborhoods and address related crimes such as drug abuse.
“These operations shall continue to make sure that our neighborhoods are safe and also to try to see how we can curb the issue of drug consumption,” Rusoke stated.
The police spokesperson also appealed to the public to cooperate with security agencies by sharing information about emerging crime hotspots.
“It takes two to tango. We require your information, your intelligence input, your vital information about these emerging crime hot spots so that we can do a better job as security agencies,” he added.
Police say the ongoing operations are part of a broader strategy to restore public safety and deter criminal activity across the country.
