Large Criminal Activity
Security arrests over 120 suspected hardcore criminals in Kampala
Joint security forces in Uganda's capital city Kampala have arrested 122 suspected hardcore criminals during a coordinated operation targeting crime hotspots across the metropolitan area.
Ugandan security forces, including the Uganda Police Force, the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF), and intelligence agencies, conducted a joint operation in Kampala that led to the arrest of 122 suspected hardcore criminals. The ongoing sweep focused on known crime hotspots within the Kampala Metropolitan area, targeting individuals linked to armed robbery, violent crime, and other serious offenses. Security officials emphasized that these operations are part of an intensified nationwide crackdown aimed at restoring public safety and deterring criminal activity. The suspects are being processed and interrogated to build cases for prosecution, while authorities have pledged continued surveillance and patrols in high‑risk neighborhoods.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Kampala, Uganda
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 06:14 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 06:14 UTC
- Source
- Nexus Media
- Connected threats
- Not provided