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Insecurity: UPDF Deploys Additional Troops In Karamoja Sub-Region

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has deployed additional troops in the 3rd Division, Karamoja sub-region.

The 501 Infantry Brigade under the command of Colonel Benard Kashemeza is headquartered in Abuku, Abim district whereas the 81 Infantry Battalion commanded by Maj Stephen Omonyi which previously operated in Abim was re-adjusted to cover Agago district.

This follows a recent joint security assessment of the situation led by Brig Gen Felix Busizoori, the Deputy Division Commander who pitched camp in the district last month.

“Based on the security situation and assessment, we have tactically deployed and re-adjusted troops for peace to prevail. Peace in Abim means peace to Otuke, Agago and parts of Kitgum,” said Brig Gen Busizoori in a meeting with district leaders.

The Brigade size troops are tasked to conduct decisive operations to secure Abim district while 81 headquartered at Labworodwong barracks will take charge of Agago district.

Mr. James Shilaku, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Abim, district leaders and residents welcomed the new deployments. “The UPDF has given us good shape and commitment to change the previous situation to a peaceful one,” said Mr. Shilaku.

He noted that previously the security situation in the district was characterized by isolated incidences of murder, cattle thefts, arson and kidnaps by some criminal elements yet Abim is a non-raiding community.

The RDC appealed to the residents to cooperate with security forces in providing timely and accurate information regarding criminal elements for a prompt response.

Capt (Rtd) Yuventine Omara, the LCV Chairperson thanked the UPDF leadership for honouring the district’s request for additional deployment of troops.

The Chairperson explained that the Abim district council passed a resolution and offered UPDF 300 acres of land in Arerek sub-county. He asked the Division leadership and Military Land Board to closely work with the district to expedite the title process.

Hon. Omara called on the local council system to work as a team and desist from charcoal burning vice as it depletes forestry cover and worsens environmental degradation.

The deployed Brigade was received and oriented by Col Wilberforce Karate Sserunkuma, the acting deputy 2 Division Commander and outgoing 405 Brigade Commander.

Col Karate is a seasoned and historical senior officer who has commanded troops in various battle engagements including foreign missions and stood the test of time. He was elevated in the recent army appointments and will soon hand over the command mantle to his incoming counterpart, Col David Byaruhanga.

The security harmonization meeting agreed on a number of modalities and strategies geared at making security forces perform efficiently.

The meeting was attended by Col Benerd Kashemeza, 501 Brigade Commander, members of Abim – District Security Committee (DSC), some chairpersons of Local Council 3 and key staff officers of UPDF 3 Division.

Later, the joint team met and interacted with the people of Abuku, Abim, Kiru, Morulem and Nyakwae sub-counties among others.


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