Kampala police arrest 124 drivers in drink-driving crackdown

Police in the Kampala metropolitan area have arrested 124 drivers during a coordinated crackdown on drink-driving. The operation spanned nine divisions, including Katwe, Kawempe, Nansana, Kabalagala, and Old Kampala, as well as Nsangi, Jinja Road, Kiira Road, and the Kampala Central Police Station (CPS).

Katwe recorded the highest number of arrests with 24 drivers, followed by Kawempe with 18 and Nansana with 16. Other areas saw varying numbers of apprehensions, with Kabalagala and Old Kampala each recording 14 arrests, Kampala CPS recording 13, Jinja Road 12, Kiira Road seven, and Nsangi six.

All 124 suspects have been detained pending court proceedings. SP Kananura Michael, spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, emphasized that the operation aims to curb road crashes and improve safety for all road users. Authorities have urged motorists to use sober drivers or special-hire vehicles instead of driving after consuming alcohol.