By Spy Uganda
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola has promoted 13 police officers to higher ranks.
In a statement released by the Uganda Police Deputy Spokesperson, Claire Nabaka, the promoted are 13 subordinate officers from the sports department to the ranks of Inspector of Police(IP), Assistant Inspector of Police, (AIP) Sergeant (SGT) and corporal (CPL).
Nabakka says Assistant Inspector of Police, Peter Malavu has been promoted to Inspector of Police, Nawooya Magembe Akimu promoted from Sergeant to Assistant Inspector of Police.
”We would like to inform the public that the IGP in exercising powers under Section 11(1), (a) & 13(1) (2), (b) of Police Act, has promoted 13 subordinate officers, from the sports department, to various ranks of Inspector of Police, (IP), Assistant Inspector of Police, (AIP) Sergeant (SGT) and corporal (CPL), 10 SPCS to PC,” says Nabakka.
Three officers have been promoted from corporal to sergeant and eight police constables have been promoted to the corporal rank.
”The IGP continues to thank them for their tremendous contributions to the sports department that has brought the police and country medals. They are therefore being rewarded for the great success, pride and jubilation they brought to the institution and the country during their participation in the various sports activities,” reads Nabakka’s statement.
Meanwhile, the Police Chief further encouraged his ‘boys’ to continue excelling in their field of sports and inspire young talent into sports and further take their responsibilities very seriously in promoting the image of the police and Uganda as a country.
