Leaders from Karamoja, Sebei (Republic of Uganda) and West Pokot (Republic of Kenya) have expressed commitment towards peacebuilding and co-existence following the signing of a joint communique on mediation and consultations between the Pokot of West Pokot County (Kenya), Pokot of Amudat, the Sabiny, the Pian of Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk districts. This follows a…
Five guns were recovered in separate operations and voluntary engagement across the Karamoja Sub-region. On 10th Feb 24, in Kaabong district the joint security forces recovered two guns after a night patrol carried out on spot cordon and search operation in the suspected area of Lomonye village, Morulem parish, Kaabong East Sub County in…
Joint security forces in the Karamoja Sub-region have returned 121 impounded cattle to Turkana herdsmen. The return follows an incident on January 26th, 2024, where armed Turkana herders entered Ugandan territory with a herd of cattle and began grazing in Lotisan sub-county, Moroto district, violating Executive Order No. 3 of May 19th, 2023. It…
The top joint security commanders of Disarmament Operation code-named ‘Usalama Kwa’ Wote and senior leaders are up to revitalize security amongst communities in Amudat district and Sebei Sub-region despite isolated security challenges. Annually during long dry seasons, the Pokot pastoralist community of Amudat district faces harsh dry weather conditions which push them to seek…
Longoli Paul, a notorious and wanted warrior in North Karamoja today voluntarily surrendered an illegal gun in his possession to the 3 Infantry Division Commander Major General Don Nabasa at Karenga Town Council, Karenga District. Longoli who hails from Lolelia in Kaabong district revealed that he had been sharing the gun with Komuria Ngiro…
The 3 Division Commander Major General Don Nabasa has cautioned leaders against pressurizing security to release suspects arrested for committing criminal offences. He said that on several occasions some leaders have called him pleading for the release of criminals from whom guns had been recovered. Maj Gen Nabasa made the caution during a meeting…
The Joint Security Forces in Karamoja sub-region have assured residents in Karenga District that they will deal with the recent rise in crime in the District. This follows recent killings and abductions of civilians by criminal elements in the district causing fear and panic amongst the residents. In a meeting that was chaired by Resident…
The Joint Security Forces in Karamoja met hundreds of youths and locals from the districts of Nabilatuk, Moroto, Amudat and Napak who had converged in Achegertolim in Nabilatuk Town Council discuss lasting solutions to the insecurity in their communities. Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, the Deputy Commander of 3 Infantry Division while speaking to…
The joint security forces have given an ultimatum of seven days to the cattle rustlers from the Tepeth community in Moroto to voluntarily hand over the illegal guns and stolen livestock in their possession. Speaking at the security-community meeting held at Lokidet village, Katikikile Sub-County in Moroto district, the 3 Division Deputy Commander Brigadier…
Nakapiripirit: The 3 Infantry Division of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has arrested Omet John Lolima, a Local Council 3 Chairperson of Lemusui Sub-county over the illegal possession of a firearm. The arrest occurred in Alapat Village, Katabok Parish, Lemusui Sub-county in Nakapiripirit District. Omet John was arrested following an intelligence tip from the community…