KAMPALA — The Uganda Police Force has clarified circumstances surrounding a viral video showing armed security officers firing shots into the air, saying the incident occurred during an operation to arrest suspected offenders at Kiseka Market in Kampala.
According to a police statement issued on Wednesday, the incident happened on Monday, July 20, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m. in Nakivubo Cell, Nakasero III Ward, Kampala Central Business District (CBD).
Police said a team of security officers had been deployed to Original Kiseka Spare Centre in Kiseka Market to apprehend individuals suspected of engaging in criminal activities.
However, during the operation, a group of people allegedly turned violent and attempted to prevent the officers from carrying out the lawful arrests.
To contain the situation and disperse the unruly crowd, the officers fired warning shots into the air before restoring order.
“The incident occurred on Monday, 20 July 2026, at about 6:00 p.m. in Nakivubo Cell, Nakasero III Ward, Kampala Central Business District. A team of security officers had gone to Original Kiseka Spare Centre in Kiseka Market to arrest suspected offenders,” the police statement reads.
“During the operation, a group of individuals turned violent and attempted to obstruct the lawful arrest of the suspects. In order to disperse the unruly crowd and restore order, the officers fired warning shots into the air.”
Police confirmed that the situation was subsequently brought under control and that two suspects were successfully arrested during the operation.
The force urged the public to remain calm and rely on official communication regarding security operations, as investigations and law enforcement efforts continue.
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