Entebbe, Uganda | NOW THEN DIGITAL — President Yoweri Museveni has named Abbas Byakagaba, the former Director of Counter Terrorism at the Uganda Police Force, as the new Inspector General of Police.
Byakagaba is stepping in for Martin Okoth-Ochola and will be joined by Assistant Inspector General of Police James Ochaya, who takes over from Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi as the deputy.
“I confirm that H.E. the President and Commander in Chief of the UPDF has today appointed Mr. Abbas Byakagaba as the new Inspector General of Police replacing IGP Martin Okoth Ochola,” announced Mr. Faruk Kirunda, deputy presidential spokesperson, on X (formerly Twitter), on Friday evening.
Byakagaba retired from the police force in March as an Assistant Inspector General of Police, passing on his responsibilities to SCP Frank Mwesigwa.
As the Director for Counter Terrorism, Byakagaba played a key role in operations against ADF terrorist cells across the country, helping to arrest those involved in criminal activities.
Byakagaba brings unique expertise, having specialized training in counterterrorism from the US, which gives him a strong edge thanks to his years of experience and knowledge in the field.
I confirm that H.E. the President and Commander in Chief of the UPDF has today appointed Mr. Abbas Byakagaba as the new Inspector General of Police replacing IGP Martin Okoth Ochola. Other changes have been effected in the Uganda Police Force.
— Faruk Kirunda (@kirunda_faruk) May 17, 2024
