The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed additional troops in the 3 Division, Karamoja sub-region. The 501 Infantry Brigade under the command of Colonel Benard Kashemeza is headquartered in Abuku, Abim district whereas the 81 Infantry Battalion commanded by Maj Stephen Omonyi which previously operated in Abim was re-adjusted to cover Agago district. …
The joint security forces in Karamoja Sub-region have assured the people of Abim district and neighbouring areas of their security despite the isolated incidences of livestock theft, arson, warriors using arrows and spears to perpetrate attacks on innocent civilians. Predominantly, Abim is a mountainous district located in North Eastern Uganda with six town councils…
On 13th April 2023 at around 0400 hours Joint Security Forces conducted a cordon and search operation in Loputuk, Odera parish in Panyangara Sub-county, Kotido District where one well-known notorious and profiled warrior in the name of Lopusi Tom and was put out of action. Security forces have been trailing him since he was enlisted…
The joint security forces have made a breakthrough in criminal cells as they recovered thirty-one (31) guns in a single cordon and search operation that was conducted at the dawn of Saturday, 8th April in Moroto district, Karamoja Sub-region. “In this particular kraal, Lokeriaut has been a target and we have recovered 31 guns, 751…
The Uganda joint security forces have released and handed over Turkana suspects to the Turkana County Government of the Republic of Kenya. The exercise was done at Moroto army barracks, where Uganda’s security side was led by Brig Gen Felix Busizoori, 3 Division deputy commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) who handed…
Hundreds of people joined Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Division to launch Forces’ week – Tarehe Sita in Moroto Municipality, Karamoja Sub-region. Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe the 3 Division Commander led the troops to Moroto Central market, where they were joined by a cross-section of leaders, civil servants, the business community, and market…
Karamoja: Senior leaders and community members have vowed to join hands in ending criminality and maintaining peace in the Karamoja Sub-region. In an expanded security meeting held at Moroto former state lodge, senior leaders commended the security forces for prevailing over the situation. “The joint security forces have really done their work. And I…
The joint security commanders have received legal guidance in the conduct of disarmament operations in Karamoja Sub region The UPDF 3 Division Commander Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe noted that the one-day seminar held at Moroto army barracks was timely and purposeful. “We want to diversify operations, not intended to erode justice,” said Brig Gen…
Senior Civil,Political and Security leaders from the districts of Nabilatuk, Napak, Kapelabyong and Katakwi held an inter-district security coordination meeting at Olilim, Katakwi District. Presiding over the meeting the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) for Katakwi, and chair explained the purpose of the joint meeting as an effort to harmonise the security of the two…
Senior leaders and top security commanders met and discussed how best to consolidate peace despite a few challenges in Sebei, Karamoja and Bugisu Sub regions. The senior leaders convened an inter -districts security coordination meeting held at Chepskunya Town Council, Kween district. The meeting brought together Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), District Chairpersons of…