16 arrested as police recover pistol in Wakiso district
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala said a total of 16 suspects were arrested during the exercise on April 11, 2026.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala. (File photo)
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Police on Sunday, April 12, 2026, said they had recovered a pistol linked to several crimes during an intelligence-led operation conducted in the areas of Wamala, Buzzi, Lutaba and Ssisa village in Wakiso district.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala said a total of 16 suspects were arrested during the exercise on April 11, 2026.
"Police in Entebbe have successfully recovered a pistol during an intelligence-led operation conducted on 11th April 2026 in the areas of Wamala, Buzzi, Lutaba, and Ssisa Village in Wakiso District. The operation targeted houses under construction in Hossana Estate and Jomayi Estate, as well as known gambling points. The operation followed public outcry regarding an individual suspected of being in possession of an illegal firearm. One of the suspects, identified as Ronald Segujja, later led officers to the recovery of the pistol, which has since been secured as an exhibit. All suspects are currently in police custody and will be produced before court in due course."
While releasing the Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report 2025 earlier this month, the Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, said a total of 196,405 cases were reported to police compared to 218,715 in 2024, representing a 10.2% reduction.
Out of the reported cases, 115,301 were submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, of which 79,291 were taken to court.
A total of 24,899 cases secured convictions, with 31,732 persons convicted and sentenced.
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 and 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.