ITMS helps police recover 46 stolen vehicles in June

What the report says

The Observer reports that Uganda Police recovered 46 stolen vehicles in June, a result officials linked to wider use of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said the recoveries show the system is strengthening police capacity to trace stolen cars and motorcycles and confirm ownership.

According to figures cited from the ITMS Monitoring Centre, police resolved 46 of 52 reported vehicle theft cases during the month, an 88% recovery rate. The centre handled 145 vehicle- and motorcycle-related incidents in June, compared with 74 in May. Officials said the increase reflected better coordination between police stations and the monitoring centre after dedicated hotline phones were introduced, allowing officers to report cases more quickly through the platform.

The Observer also reported that the centre credited support from the Police Multimedia Unit, video analysis teams and the Uganda Revenue Authority for faster checks of vehicle records and more coordinated field responses. Separately, Owoyesigyire said Kampala Metropolitan Police had recovered one suspected stolen vehicle, one suspected stolen motorcycle and 15 motorcycles believed to have been hidden before resale. Several suspects were arrested, and investigations are continuing.

Owoyesigyire asked people who lost motorcycles to go to Wakiso Police Station with proof of ownership, including a national ID and motorcycle logbook, to help identify any recovered property. The report notes that Uganda is gradually rolling out ITMS, which uses digital number plates and real-time monitoring technology as part of efforts to reduce vehicle theft and improve road security.