Police mourn fallen comrade
May 24, 2019
The late Godfrey Taire Idhewge joined the Police on the 2nd January, 1989, and due to his selfless dedication, courage and commitment, he grew in career through the ranks from Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police to the rank of Commissioner of Police.
POLICE DEATH SERVICE
The Police has announced the passing of their own, Godfrey Taire Idhwege, who passed away Friday.
In a statement released by the Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, Th ePolice said Idhwege has had an illustrous career in the Police, selflessly serving the force to the last day.
Below is the Police statement.
The Inspector General of Police with deep sorrow regrets to announce the untimely death of Commissioner of Police Godfrey Taire Idhwege, who passed on Friday afternoon at St. Francis Hospital in Nsambya.
We do extend our heartfelt sympathises to the immediate family members, and the entire police fraternity.
The late Godfrey Taire Idhewge joined the Police on the 2nd January, 1989, and due to his selfless dedication, courage and commitment, he grew in career through the ranks from Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police to the rank of Commissioner of Police.
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Positions held by Idhwege
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He also served as a Member of Parliament for Kagoma Constituency, from 1996 to 2001, and was reinstated to the Uganda Police Force on the 23rd October, 2001, after five years as an MP.
The IGP has tasked the Directorate of Welfare to organize the burial arrangements in honour of our fallen comrade.
Once again, our heartfelt condolences go out to our comrade's family, whom we hold in our prayers and thoughts.
May the soul of Commissioner of Police, Godfrey Idhwege rest in eternal peace.
Further burial arrangements will be communicated later.