“It is hypocritical for IGP Byakagaba to say it is in contravention of the law for the NUP, and in order for the NRM to hold processions to the extent of using police vehicles to ferry supporters,” he argued. The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi has taken a swipe against recent comments […]
He clarified the operational context of the Kawempe incident, claiming that police presence, including the K9 unit, was specifically designated to secure a “no go area.” The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba has supported the widely condemned use of police sniffer dogs on National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters during a presidential campaign rally […]
Sources reveal that he went straight to the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba who had summoned him, and that since then, his whereabouts are not known. 84 Drivers Arrested For Driving While Drunk The Officer in Charge of Crime Investigations attached to the Parliament of Uganda ASP Charles Mansio Twine […]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has cleared 2,900 venues to display fireworks as Ugandans usher in the New Year. However, the venues cleared by Director Operations Service AIGP Frank Mwesigwa on behalf of the IGP, are warned against displaying fireworks which have not been distributed by the eight licensed blasters. The cleared and licensed […]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba has appointed six acting directors after the expiry of contracts of six Assistants Inspector General of Police. Among the AIGPs whose contracts have expired include Grace Akullo who has been director Interpol, Fadhir Kaali director Fire and Rescue Services, Charles Birungi serving as director Welfare and Production, […]
The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Rusoke Kituuma as the new police spokesperson. Kituuma, who was in 2023 appointed as a member of the Police Council, replaces Fred Enanga. Enanga, who previously served as the former commissioner in charge of land protection, was first appointed Police spokesperson […]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba, has halted all rallies of the National Unit Platform (NUP) two days after they had been cleared. Byakagaba, who officially assumed office on Tuesday this week, on Friday night through police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, directed all police commanders to ensure NUP doesn’t proceed with their intended rallies […]
President Yoweri Museveni has recalled former Assistant Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba from retirement to serve as the new Inspector General of Police. President Museveni has also appointed James Ochaya as the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), replacing Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi. Byakagaba replaces Martin Okoth Ochola who retired in February this year. […]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth-Ochola (65), has today Monday March 4, 2024 officially retired and handed over office, as he awaits President Yoweri Museveni’s decision on the new IGP. “Prior to this occasion, on January 3, 2024, I wrote to the Honorable Minister of Internal Affairs/Chairman Police Authority requesting to conclude my tour of […]
The former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura has expressed gratitude to the President, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the General Court-Martial, and other authorities in the Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) for finally freeing him of all the charges. Gen. Kayihura said he is so grateful to President Museveni for having helped him gain […]