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Uganda's Acting Police Chief Visits Albertine Region, Vows to Tighten Security

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Unease settled over the oil-rich Albertine Graben. Expensive equipment hummed across the vast fields, a treasure trove for Uganda. But beneath the whirring machinery lurked a disquieting reality - security gaps.

Acting Inspector General of Police, Major General Tumusiime Katsigazi, arrived unannounced. His mission: to assess the region's preparedness for threats. Discrepancies were glaring. Private security guards strolled about with firearms, a casualness that sent shivers down Katsigazi's spine.

But security concerns extended beyond watchful eyes. Bunyoro, the heart of the Albertine Graben, had a festering wound - land grabbing. Whispers painted a grim picture of police officers themselves aiding the evictions. Katsigazi wasn't having it. A clear message echoed through the ranks - the president's directive reigned supreme. Evictions without district security committee approval meant trouble, and trouble could translate to dismissal.

Finally, the grim reaper on Ugandan roads - accidents. Katsigazi acknowledged the bloody toll, but the blame wasn't solely placed on security lapses. In a bid to curb drunk driving, a familiar spectre rose from the ashes -"Kawunyemu" operations. Roadside sobriety tests would once again be a common sight, a stark reminder of the responsibility that lay with those behind the wheel.

 

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