Kayihura reshuffles ten police officers

By Simon Masaba

The Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura has transferred ten senior Police officers in Kampala, among them Divisional and Regional Police commanders.

Last weekend, Kayihura toured several city Police Stations late in the night amid allegations of security laxity, bribery and extortion claims among his policemen.

During the fact finding mission, Kayihura reportedly found some Police Stations unguarded.

A Senior Superintendent of Police (SP) Henry Kintu formerly DPC at the CPS Kampala and SP Apollo Kyagungu of Wakiso have been suspended pending ongoing investigations by the Police Professional Standards Unit.

Traders of Kiseka Market and Mini-Price in downtown Kampala accused Kintu and his Junior Officers of extortion. The claims prompted Kayihura to suspend him.

Assistant Inspector of Police, Elwatu, the in charge duties at CPS did not survive the wrath as he is also under probe over same allegations.

SP Micheal Musani Sabira has replaced Kintu as DPC, Central Police Station.

A Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and RPC, Kampala South, James Ruhweza has been transferred to Sipi region and
replaced by SSP, Siraje Bakaleke of Kampala East.

SP Andrew Kaggwa from Adjumani takes over as RPC, Kampala East.

SP Ceasar Tusingwire has been transferred to Adjumani as DPC, while Assistant Superintendent of Police, Jackson Muchunguzi has been appointed DPC, Wandegeya Police Station.

The transfers take immediate effect.