Africa-Press – Uganda. Police in Uganda’s Savannah Region have intensified efforts to curb crime following a closed-door meeting to review the 2025 annual crime report, held at Timunah Schools in Luweero District.
The April 8 meeting, convened by Regional Police Commander Micheal Kasigire, brought together senior security officials to assess crime trends, identify hotspots, and agree on strategies to improve safety across the region.
The Savannah Region comprises Luweero, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola districts, all of which were represented alongside other security stakeholders.
According to the Regional Police PRO, Sam Twiineamazima, the meeting was critical in shaping the region’s security direction.
“The purpose of this meeting was to review and analyze the 2025 crime report, identify key crime trends and hotspots, and come up with practical strategies to curb crime in the Savannah Region,” Twiineamazima said.
Kasigire commended officers for their contribution to a reported 10.2 percent reduction in crime nationally in 2025 but warned against complacency.
“I appreciate the efforts of all officers and sister agencies that have contributed to the reduction in crime. However, we must double our efforts to ensure that the Savannah Region becomes even safer,” he said.
Despite the broader decline, Luweero District emerged as a major concern, topping the region in aggravated defilement, land-related cases, house break-ins, and burglary.
“Luweero featured prominently in serious crimes such as aggravated defilement, mob justice, land disputes, and burglary, which require urgent and targeted interventions,” Twiineamazima noted.
Security leaders resolved to strengthen the sub-county policing model, enhance community policing, and intensify intelligence-led operations targeting highway robberies, cattle theft, and motor vehicle theft.
On mob justice and domestic violence, Kasigire emphasized the need for lawful conflict resolution and greater community involvement.
“We must discourage mob justice through community dialogue and ensure that all disputes are handled within the law. At the same time, we need to address domestic violence through targeted patrols and mediation,” he said.
The meeting also prioritised protection of vulnerable groups, particularly children, through school-based interventions.
“Protecting children from neglect and defilement is a priority, and this requires collective responsibility from both security agencies and the community,” Twiineamazima added.
Other resolutions included improving case backlog management, strengthening collaboration with sister agencies such as the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and Prisons, enhancing fire and rescue services, and promoting professionalism among officers.
Participants were urged to immediately implement the agreed measures and maintain close coordination with communities.
“All commanders must ensure these resolutions are operationalized and progress is reported regularly. Teamwork and cooperation with the public are key to achieving a crime-free society,” Kasigire emphasized.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from security agencies to restore public confidence and strengthen safety across the Savannah Region.
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