Police Chief Ochola Receives Exemplary Service Order 1st Class Medal
The President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, presented the Exemplary Service Order 1st Class medal to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Esq. JM Okoth Ochola.
Ochola was among ten other distinguished officers who received this award on Monday, October 9, 2023, during the 61st Independence Day celebrations in Kitgum District.
He was recognised for his outstanding leadership, community involvement, efforts to promote peace, transforming the Uganda Police Force's reputation, and unwavering dedication to the organization's goals.
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Police Confirm Arrest of 40 for Inciting Violence in Welcome Procession Crackdown
Uganda Police has confirmed that it apprehended and detained 40 people along Entebbe and Gayaza Roads on Thursday, October 5, 2023, during a security operation.
According to SSP Patrick Onyango, the Public Relations Officer, Kampala Metropolitan Police, in a press statement on October 6, 2023, the operation was a success and concluded peacefully.
SSP Onyango said that the joint deployments, including both overt and covert officers, were strategically positioned, and snap checkpoints were established on all roads leading to Entebbe and...
Apac Municipality Officials Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of Office
Police in Apac District have today, October 5, 2023, arrested the Senior Assistant Town Clerk, Douglas Odoc, and the Treasurer of Agulu Division, Bob Bongo Rukis, on charges of abuse of office and money diversion totaling Shs26.7 million from the Discretionary Development Equalisation Grant (DDEG).
The arrests were made following a directive issued by Apac Resident District Commissioner George Abudul, who acted upon the complaints filed by division leaders against the two officials. Both suspects are presently detained at the...
Security Agencies Advise Against NUP’s One Million March
The Joint Security Agencies have advised the organisers of an event planned by a group of political activists associated with the National Unity Platform (NUP) at Entebbe International Airport on October 5, 2023, to welcome back NUP President Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi to cancel their planned procession.
Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokeperson, said in a statement that the police received credible intelligence indicating that a group of political activists associated with NUP have organised and mobilised members of the...
Police Probes Sudden Death of Kira Division Treasurer
The Kira Division Territorial Police is currently probing the untimely and sudden death of Godfrey Mbona, 40, who was the treasurer for Kira Division.
According to ASP Luke Owoyesigire, the deputy spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police, the incident took place at the Kira Division offices in Bulindo, Kira Division, within Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, in the early hours of October 4, 2023.
Preliminary information shows that Mbona reported for work in a regular state. However, during his lunch break, something...
Uganda and Zambia to Address Trade Challenges Through Military Cooperation
In a bid to tackle trade challenges and strengthen bilateral relations, Uganda and Zambia are exploring military cooperation. Maj Gen. Jack Bakasumba, the Chief of Staff Land Force, emphasized the significance of integration within the East African Community and highlighted the potential of bilateral agreements to address the current trade issues between the two countries.
During a meeting with a delegation from the Zambia Defence Services Command and Staff College, Maj. Gen Bakasumba expressed the importance of robust regional security...