In an operation commanded by Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander and Commissioner of Police Moses Kabugo Kafeero, a total of 2,321 people were arrested yesterday in Kampala on suspicion of involvement in crimes such as robbery, counterfeits and drug abuse and distribution in the last six weeks.
CP Kafeero says the operation follows public complaints about criminals that victimize both pedestrians and drivers, especially during peak hours.
“There were many complaints from the public about these criminals targeting them in traffic jam.These Criminals snatch phones, wallets, and other valuables from unsuspecting drivers, pedestrians and passengers. We cannot just look on as residents cry. We are determined to arrest and charge these criminals,” said CP Kafeero.
Police further revealed that some criminals place knives and other rudimentary weapons on pedestrians’ ribs or necks before they force them into building corridors from where they are robbed clean.
“ Such people will be wiped out of Kampala by use of intelligence, covert and overt operations.Why should a people be threatened, be on tension because of criminals and fear to walk on Kampala streets? We shall slowly deal with these criminals until the city is safe,” CP. Kafeero added.
This came after CP Kafeero, flanked by his deputy ACP Denis Namuwooza, and other commanders launched a one-week clampdown on street robbers, which led to the arrest of 1,300 suspects in a single night.