Police have arrested 92 suspects in a targeted drink driving operation conducted across five divisions in Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) last night as authorities intensify efforts to curb road crashes linked to alcohol consumption.
The operation was conducted by the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety in collaboration with Kampala Metropolitan Police, targeting motorists suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Michael Kananura, the spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, said the suspects were apprehended in five operational areas, with Katwe recording the highest number of arrests.
“Out of the 92 suspects apprehended, 23 were arrested in Katwe, 20 along Jinja Road, 18 in Kawempe, 16 in Kabalagala and 15 along Kira Road,” Kananura said.
The arrests come as traffic police continue to conduct targeted operations over weekends, particularly on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays, when increased social activity often involves alcohol consumption.
Kananura said the number of suspects arrested in a single night across the five divisions highlights the scale of the drink driving challenge in the metropolitan area.
“The 92 suspects apprehended in a single night within the five divisions in KMP alone highlight the scale of the drink driving challenge,” he said.
He added that the arrests reinforce concerns reflected in road crash statistics, which show that weekends account for more road crash fatalities than other days of the week.
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has warned motorists against driving after consuming alcohol, urging them to make responsible decisions to protect themselves and other road users.
“If you drink, do not drive. If you drive, do not drink,” Kananura said.
The directorate has called on all motorists to take responsibility for road safety, warning that driving under the influence of alcohol puts drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other road users at risk.
The operation shows the continued focus on weekend enforcement as traffic police seek to deter drink driving and reduce preventable deaths and injuries on Uganda’s roads.
