Bribery among police officers in Uganda is notably prevalent, making the Uganda Police Force one of the most corrupt institutions in East Africa. According to the East Africa Bribery Index by Transparency International, the Uganda Police scored 80.8%, indicating a high likelihood of encountering bribery situations compared to other police forces in the region.

Kidnappings among children are on the rise in the Makindye division. On September 8, 2024, police arrested a woman, only identified as Nalubiri, in a rented home in Katwe parish, after kidnapping a toddler during a Sunday church service in Kisenyi, Kampala. This calls for further investigations to find out the motives of the kidnappers in the area.

A military police officer identified as Corporal Collins Andebo, attached to Makindye Military Police, has shot dead his wife,...