By The Uganda Police Force has issued a clarification regarding its involvement in a protracted family dispute between Prof. Badru Kateregga and his wife, Mrs. Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga, dismissing allegations that it acted improperly in the matter.
The dispute, which has attracted public attention after circulating on social media, centers on property ownership and management disagreements between the couple. According to a police statement released on Friday 26th July, the matter was first reported on November 7, 2024, and was registered under case file CID HQRS/GEF 306/204.
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Police spokespersons explained that the case was thoroughly investigated and later referred to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for legal advice. “On February 18, 2025, the ODPP advised that the family differences are rooted in property ownership and management, which fall outside the mandate of the Uganda Police and can best be resolved through a civil court,” the statement noted.
Authorities emphasized that any request to evict either party from the disputed premises without a court order would be unlawful. “The expectation that police or CID can remove Mrs. Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga from the premises is outside our mandate. Alteration of possession of property can only be effected by a court order,” the police clarified.
The force reiterated its commitment to acting within the law and following guidance from the ODPP. “Any notion that the police can override the opinion of the ODPP or operate contrary to legal procedures is unfounded,” the statement added.
Police urged both parties to pursue lawful avenues for settling their differences and assured the public of its impartiality in handling such matters.
