KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda Police Force has dismissed allegations that its officers illegally evicted a woman from her property in Mbuya, Kampala, saying the operation was carried out in compliance with a valid High Court order and that officers were only deployed to maintain law and order.
The clarification follows the circulation of a video on social media in which a woman claimed she had been unlawfully evicted by police from property located on Plots 55 and 56, Ismael Road, Mbuya.
In a statement issued by the police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Rachael Kawala said the eviction was conducted on 13 July 2026 after a lengthy civil dispute over the ownership and possession of the property.
According to police, the High Court, in a judgment delivered on 28 February 2024, declared the lawful owner of the property and ordered that vacant possession be granted.
Police said efforts to enforce the judgment were unsuccessful, prompting the court to issue a valid warrant of execution, which remained in force when the eviction was carried out.
“The exercise was carried out by court-authorised officers, while police officers from Jinja Road Division were deployed to maintain law and order and ensure that the court process was executed peacefully and in accordance with their mandate,” the statement said.
Police said one of the occupants, identified as Agaba Prossy, allegedly became hostile during the exercise and assaulted the officer leading the police deployment.
She was subsequently arrested and charged.
The police also denied allegations that officers participated in demolishing structures on the property.
According to the statement, no demolition took place while police were present at the scene.
“The structures on the land remained intact at the time police concluded their role in maintaining order during the execution process,” police said.
The clarification comes after the widely shared video raised concerns on social media about the conduct of the eviction and the role of security agencies in enforcing court orders.
Land and property disputes remain among the most common civil cases before Ugandan courts and are often accompanied by contested evictions and allegations of excessive use of force.
Under Ugandan law, police may be called upon to provide security during the execution of court orders but are not responsible for determining ownership of disputed property. Their role is generally limited to maintaining public order while court-authorised officers enforce judicial decisions.
The civil dispute over ownership has already been determined by the High Court, according to police. However, any party dissatisfied with the judgment or its execution may pursue legal remedies available under the law.
Meanwhile, investigations into the alleged assault on a police officer are expected to continue as criminal proceedings against Agaba Prossy progress.
Uganda Police Force has urged the public to verify information before sharing allegations online and reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing court orders within the law.