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UHRC summons IGP Ochola over brutality against protestors

Juliet Nalwooga | April 27, 2023

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has summoned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martins Okoth Ochola to appear before the commission over allegations of violently stopping lawful gatherings. In her letter dated April 27, 2023, the commission’s chairperson, Mariam Wangandya asks Mr. Ochola to appear before the commission on […]

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IGP Ochola pays tribute to NTV’s Edward Muhumuza

Ritah Kemigisa | March 27, 2023

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Martin Okoth Ochola has paid tribute to NTV journalist Edward Muhumuza who died in a car crash along Entebbe Expressway over the weekend. Aged 34, Muhumuza is to be laid to rest today at his ancestral home in Kyegegwa. Hundreds of journalists have this […]

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IGP Ochola promotes 13 police officers

Juliet Nalwooga | February 15, 2023

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola has promoted 13 police officers to higher ranks. According to deputy police spokesperson, Claire Nabaka, the IGP has promoted 13 subordinate officers, from the sports department to the ranks of Inspector of Police(IP), Assistant Inspector of Police, (AIP) Sergeant (SGT) and […]

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We have dismantled ADF terror cells ahead of festive season – IGP Ochola

Juliet Nalwooga | December 23, 2022

The Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola has revealed that the police and sister security agencies have managed to dismantle terror cells of suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels and gangs attached to the Uganda Coalition For Change, a domestic terror group that had started to attack security installations. […]