The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Nuwagira John has asked the officers who were recently promoted to always consider maintaining discipline and add efforts while carrying out police duties. He told them this during a ceremony for the promotion of the Police Presidential Guard officers in Entebbe at the Special Force Commander Head Quarters.
He said, “As an officer, discipline holds paramount importance, especially within your professional sphere. This virtue not only commands respect but also shapes the integrity of our work”.
AIGP John Nuwagira restated his point that promotions come with increased responsibilities and reassured those who did not receive promotions that further opportunities will come in the future.
He also appreciated the spouses of police officers for the support they provide and the sacrifices they make. “Our dedication to duty means that we’re often away from our families, even during holidays, all for the purpose of serving our nation,”
Brig. Charity Bainababo, the Deputy Commander of the Special Forces Command, and the chief guest at the event, reiterated the importance of exemplary behavior, respect toward civilians, and the eradication of corruption.
she said, “Much has been given to you in the form of training and promotion and much will be demanded from you in form of service. However, I have no doubt you will be up to the task. There are people under your command that will be looking up to you. Those who you have left at that rank will be expecting a lot from you. Live exemplary. There are things you are not expected to do as an officer because there are people looking up to you; the way you eat and conduct yourself.
Brig. Bainababo warned the promoted officers against being involved in corruption or else it will eat them up.
Uganda scored 26 points out of 100 according to reports in 2022 of these police hold the highest records.
