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70 senior police officers reshuffled

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police’s Human Resources Directorate has appointed and transferred up to 70 senior police officers. In a Saturday transfer message, eight officers were appointed to serve as Regional Police Commanders, four appointed to serve as District/Divisional Police Commanders, 37 appointed to be Officers in Charge …

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Police storms Post Bank to enforce social distancing

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of police officers stormed Post Bank branch in Mbale town on Monday afternoon to enforce physical distancing as part of the COVID-19 preventive measures. The police officers led by Nesperio Kizza, the Officer in charge of operations at Mbale central police station faced …

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IGP orders probe of commanders over swindling Covid-19 allowances

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector-General of police Martin Ochola has ordered for investigations into allegations of police officers swindling covid-19 allowances for junior officers. The Chief of Joint Security Major General Jack Bakasumba, last week released close to 3 billion shillings for both senior and junior police …

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DPCs cautioned against heavy deployment at roadblocks

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | District and Division Police Commanders have been cautioned against deploying too many police officers at one roadblock. Traffic police director, Bazir Mugisha said it is erroneous to deploy more than six traffic or general police officers at one checkpoint. Mugisha said DPCs should deploy …

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MPs demand explanation on non-payment of security officers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Members of Parliament has demanded an explanation from the Internal Affairs Minister over the lack of payment of security officers at the frontline in the fight against coronavirus. The MPs expressed disappointment on Tuesday during a plenary session chaired by Speaker …

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Husband reports wife to police over drug theft

Entebbe, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  A woman has been arrested in Entebbe for allegedly stealing drugs from Kisubi Hospital.    Stella Mulobole, a cleaner at the hospital was arrested on Monday after police officers raided her home in Kawuku, Katabi Town Council. They allegedly found a variety of medical supplies …

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Police advisory committee resolves to resume promotions

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  More than 1000 junior and senior police officers will be promoted in the last quarter of this fiscal year after nearly five years without holding any promotional exercise. According to sources, the Police Advisory Committee –PAC Chaired by the Inspector General of Police –IGP, Martin …

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