By Outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martins Okoth- Ochola has handed over office to his deputy Maj Gen Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi.
The revelation was made Monday by police spokesperson Fred Enanga at a press conference in Kampala.
Ochola became IGP in 2018, replacing Gen Kale Kayihura.
His term of office expired March 4 amidst uncertainty regarding if he will be reappointed or not.
“Ochola handed over the office of the IGP to the deputy IGP who is the receiving officer ending the appointment of the IGP,” Enanga noted.
He added that the deputy IGP will temporarily continue to lead the 50,000-officer police.
“The outgoing IGP was very critical to the great success of the police force in the past six years where he led the police to higher levels of achievement with his talent and managerial skills,” Enanga observed.
Ochola says he is “stepping into the next chapter of his life carrying with him fond memories of accomplishments.”
“May the Uganda Police continue to be a beacon of excellence and a force for positive change in the enforcement of law and order,” Ochola said in his remarks delivered by Enanga.
“The numerous achievements spelt out in my handover report and by various directorates were made possible working with a wonderful team and dedicated officers across all ranks. The officers gave their best in ensuring that the institution succeeded in fulfilling its constitutional mandate,” he added.
