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Police, working with the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), have recovered 34 of the 37 vehicles reported stolen, achieving a recovery rate of more than 90 per cent.
Police spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma said the figures underscore the growing effectiveness of ITMS, a technology-driven platform that integrates digital number plates, tracking capabilities and advanced monitoring systems to support law enforcement operations.
Introduced by government to strengthen road security and improve vehicle monitoring, ITMS has also enhanced police capacity to investigate and respond to crime.
“The number plate registration system, which has tracking capabilities, is something we can discuss in greater detail together with the Ministry of Works and Transport and the service provider. There are many success stories emerging from the project,” Kituuma said.
Police say the system has become a critical tool not only for road safety but also for public security, particularly in tracking stolen vehicles and supporting criminal investigations. However, Kituuma noted that technology alone cannot deliver results without timely public cooperation.
“When people report in time, it enables police to respond to scenes of crime promptly,” he said.“There is a likelihood of finding and apprehending suspects at the scene. There is also a high chance police can prevent the commission of an offence before it is completed.”
He added that early reporting allows investigators to preserve crime scenes, secure evidence and deploy specialised units such as canine teams more effectively.
“If police receive information early enough, we are likely to reach the scene before it is tampered with,” Kituuma said.
Police further revealed that ITMS aided the recovery of more than 50 stolen vehicles in 2025. In one case, investigators used the system’s tracking capabilities to trace a vehicle linked to the murder of businessman Anthony Mutinisa.
As ITMS coverage expands and coordination between the public, police and system operators improves, authorities expect recovery rates to rise further. Security experts, however, caution that sustaining these gains will require continued investment in officer training, reliable infrastructure and robust cybersecurity measures.
Nonetheless, officials say the results highlight how digital technologies are transforming policing and strengthening public safety.
“Technology does not replace police officers; it enhances their ability to prevent crime, improve response times and deliver effective law enforcement,” police officials said.
Authorities have urged vehicle owners to report thefts and suspicious incidents promptly, noting that rapid reporting, combined with intelligent monitoring technology, significantly increases the chances of recovering stolen vehicles and apprehending offenders.
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