Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police Exodus Savings and Credit Cooperation Organisation –SACCO Board Chairman Wilson Omoding has downplayed reports of a ban on loans and explained that restrictions are only in place to ensure that only eligible persons access the funds. Omoding’s response comes a few days after some …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Police officers complain of high costs of treatment at Iran-Uganda hospital
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several senior and junior officers have complained about the high charges at the Iran-Uganda Friendship Hospital, Naguru. Some police officers who preferred anonymity to speak freely said they have since deserted the hospital which they thought would offer subsidized medical charges. A senior police …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Cargo drivers fault police for checking their trucks without protective gears
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cargo truck drivers have raised concern about police officers examining their trucks without wearing protective gear saying it exposes them to contracting coronavirus. Through Haulers Cargo Truck Driver’s Association which comprises about 1000 truck drivers spread across the East African region, the truck drivers …
Read More »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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