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Uganda Police Report Over 90 Percent Vehicle Recovery Rate With ITMS Technology

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Uganda Police and the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) achieved over a 90 percent vehicle recovery rate in the latest reporting period.
  • The ITMS platform, which uses digital number plates and tracking, helped recover 34 out of 37 reported stolen vehicles.
  • Police emphasize that while technology is effective, timely public reporting is crucial for successful crime response and evidence preservation.

Uganda Police, in collaboration with the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), has reported a significant success rate in recovering stolen vehicles, achieving over 90 percent recovery in the latest period. Out of 37 vehicle-related incidents, 34 cases were resolved, with all stolen vehicles returned to their owners.

Positive results have been registered under the programme.

— ACP Rusoke KituumaSpeaking during the weekly police media briefing about the ITMS program.

The ITMS platform, a technology-driven initiative, combines digital number plates, tracking capabilities, and advanced monitoring systems to aid law enforcement. Police spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma highlighted the program's tangible results and indicated that more comprehensive data on the system's performance would be released in the future.

The system was implemented to enhance road security, improve vehicle monitoring, and bolster the police's investigative and response capabilities. Kituuma noted the success stories emerging from the project, particularly the number plate registration system with tracking features.

The number plate registration system, which has tracking capabilities, is something we can discuss in greater detail another day together with the Ministry of Works and Transport and the service provider. There are many success stories emerging from the project.

— ACP Rusoke KituumaDiscussing the ITMS system's features and successes.

However, Kituuma stressed that technology alone is insufficient. He emphasized the critical need for timely public cooperation, stating that prompt reporting enables police to respond swiftly to crime scenes, potentially apprehend suspects, and prevent offenses. Early reporting also helps preserve crime scenes, secure evidence, and deploy specialized units effectively.

When people report in time, it enables police to respond to scenes of crime promptly. There is a likelihood of finding and apprehending suspects at the scene. There is also a high chance that police can prevent the commission of an offence before it is completed.

— ACP Rusoke KituumaExplaining the importance of public cooperation in crime response.

Officials credit the Uganda Police Command Centre operators for their proficiency in using the ITMS technology, which has improved response speed and accuracy. This success builds on previous achievements, with ITMS assisting in the recovery of over 50 stolen vehicles in 2025 alone.

If police receive information early enough, we are likely to reach the scene before it is tampered with.

— ACP Rusoke KituumaFurther elaborating on the benefits of timely reporting for evidence preservation.
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Originally published by AllAfrica Uganda in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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