By Website Writer; The Inspector General of Police (IGP), John Martins Okoth Ochola graced the handover ceremony and acknowledgement of instruments to the incoming Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Major Gen. Tumusiime Katsigazi and the Chief of Joint Staff, Major Gen. Abel Kandiho.
He also bid farewell to the outgoing CJS, AIGP Jackson Bakasumba, in a ceremony that took place at Police Headquarters, Naguru on Thursday 17th February 2022.
In his remarks, he thanked H.E. The President and Commander in Chief, for the additional appointments which have promoted the continued synergy between the UPDF and the UPF.
He thanked the officers and called upon them to share their diverse experiences in the implementation of the vision of the force.
He further briefed them about the achievements, opportunities, reforms and challenges facing the institution.
Some of the challenges included; logistical and welfare challenges of housing, feeding, education, pressing public safety threats like terrorism, gang and community violence, limited funding and Police misconduct among others.
As a result, they jointly had a monumental task of deepening the UPF partnership with other stakeholders including the community, filling funding gaps, increased use of technology, best practices, profiling of criminals and the enforcement of force discipline, to mention but a few.
The incoming DIGP thanked H.E. The President for the appointment and for allowing him pursue his passion and honor of serving our citizens, through the Police.
He also thanked the IGP and members of the Police Advisory Committee, for welcoming him and pledged to continue carrying forward the work of the office of DIGP, with the much respect, compassion and transparency that comes with it.
The incoming CJS also extended his profound gratitude to H.E. The President, for his appointment. He added that policing was not new to him having served before as the Commandant Olilim Police Training School.
He therefore, had no doubts, as a team they will foster and deepen the relationship between the police and the communities they serve.
The IGP and all PAC members expressed deep appreciation and profound thanks to the outgoing CJS, AIGP Jackson Bakasumba, for the outstanding legacy left behind through his extraordinary and distinguished delivery of service to the UPF and the public at large.
In his remarks, the outgoing CJS thanked H.E. The President, for his appointment and the opportunity to work with the Uganda Police Force.
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