The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Military Police Brigade, working jointly with the Uganda Police Force, has launched a major enforcement operation across the Kampala Metropolitan Area aimed at restoring discipline on the roads.

The operation, which began on Monday, March 9, 2026, involves the deployment of snap checkpoints targeting motorists who violate traffic regulations.

According to the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi, the exercise is intended to ensure full compliance with traffic laws, impound unregistered or numberless vehicles, and curb the illegal use of sirens.

“The UPDF Military Police Brigade, working with the Uganda Police Force, have embarked on an operation to restore sanity on Ugandan roads and ensure full compliance with traffic regulations by all motorists,” Magezi said in a statement released Tuesday.

Authorities say the operation will continue for as long as necessary to enforce discipline and address criminal activities linked to road users.

Magezi dismissed speculation circulating on social media that the military deployment was intended to apprehend National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine.

“This is to dismiss the insinuations from some quarters that the snap checkpoints mounted by the military and Uganda Police traffic corps are an effort to apprehend NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu,” Magezi said.

“No one is looking for or interested in the NUP leader. The aim of the police forces is to restore discipline, total observance of traffic regulations, and curtail criminal activities by some motorists on the roads.”

The defence spokesperson noted that similar enforcement operations have been conducted in the past to address traffic indiscipline and related offences.

Motorists, including motorcyclists, have been urged to cooperate with security officers and comply with directives issued at the checkpoints.

Authorities say the measures are aimed at improving road safety and maintaining order on roads within the Kampala Metropolitan Area.