Data from the ITMS Monitoring Centre shows that 46 of the 52 vehicle theft cases reported during the month were successfully resolved, representing an 88% recovery rate.
The centre also recorded 145 vehicle and motorcycle-related incidents in June, compared to 74 cases in May, marking an increase of nearly 96%.
Police attributed the rise in reported cases to improved coordination between police units and the ITMS Monitoring Centre following the deployment of dedicated hotline phones that allow officers across the country to report incidents through the digital platform.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy police spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Area, said the recoveries demonstrate the impact of technology in helping security agencies respond faster to vehicle theft.
He said the system has improved the ability of police to trace stolen vehicles and motorcycles while confirming ownership details.
“The increase in reported incidents is a positive indicator that more police officers are actively utilising the smart platform,” the ITMS Monitoring Centre said.
“Enhanced coordination, improved communication channels, and the dedication of Monitoring Centre operators continue to strengthen our ability to support law enforcement in recovering stolen vehicles and motorcycles.”
The centre said collaboration with the Police Multimedia Unit, video analysis teams and the Uganda Revenue Authority has further improved operations by enabling faster verification of vehicle records and coordinated field responses.
Separately, Kampala Metropolitan Police recovered a suspected stolen motor vehicle, one suspected stolen motorcycle and 15 motorcycles believed to have been concealed before being sold.
“We have recovered a suspected stolen motorcycle, a suspected stolen motor vehicle, and 15 motorcycles believed to have been concealed before being sold, while several suspects have been arrested and investigations are ongoing,” Owoyesigyire said.
He urged members of the public who have lost motorcycles to report to Wakiso Police Station with proof of ownership, including a national identity card and motorcycle logbook, to help establish whether any recovered motorcycles belong to them.
“Our operations against vehicle and motorcycle theft will continue as we pursue other suspects still at large and work to establish the rightful ownership of all recovered motorcycles,” Owoyesigyire said.
Uganda is continuing to expand the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System, which combines digital number plates with real-time monitoring technology to strengthen road security, curb vehicle theft and improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to track stolen vehicles and motorcycles across the country.