AIGP Bamunoba addressing the meeting in Ibanda
Police have stepped up efforts to address rising security concerns in Ibanda District following a high-level security meeting that brought together district leaders, security agencies and community stakeholders.
The meeting, held at Ibanda District Hall on March 9, was chaired by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Ubaldo Bamunoba, the Director of Community Policing at the Uganda Police Force.
Discussions focused on key security challenges affecting the district, including cattle theft, theft of agricultural produce, land disputes, domestic violence and other petty crimes that continue to threaten livelihoods in the area.
Addressing participants, Bamunoba said the meeting was aimed at strengthening collaboration between security agencies, local leaders and communities in order to tackle crime more effectively.
“We brought together leaders and stakeholders to deliberate on matters affecting the safety and stability of our communities and to come up with practical measures to address them,” Bamunoba said.
Among the key resolutions reached during the meeting was the introduction of snap road checks in collaboration with veterinary officers across sub-counties to monitor and regulate the movement of cattle.
According to Bamunoba, the measure is intended to curb the growing problem of livestock theft in the district.
“We agreed to implement snap road checks together with veterinary officers to regulate and monitor the movement of cattle as a way of combating livestock theft,” he said.
The meeting also emphasized the need for political reconciliation among local leaders to promote unity and strengthen collective responsibility in addressing community challenges.
Participants further resolved to enhance community sensitization and stakeholder engagement by working closely with community development officers, community-based organizations and religious leaders.
“These stakeholders play a vital role in promoting awareness, conflict resolution and social cohesion within our communities,” Bamunoba noted.
The security meeting also recommended that sub-counties formulate and enforce bye-laws aimed at preventing crime and strengthening local accountability mechanisms.
In addition, leaders agreed to reactivate Sub-county Security Committees, chaired by LC III chairpersons, to improve grassroots coordination on security matters.
Bamunooba commended residents of Ibanda District for maintaining peace during the recent electoral process.
“I would like to commend the people of Ibanda for conducting a peaceful electoral process. This demonstrates the community’s commitment to stability,” he said.
He explained that the engagement forms part of the Inspector General of Police’s ongoing security and community sensitization initiative being implemented across the Ankole sub-region and the wider cattle corridor.
“These engagements are aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening partnerships with communities and promoting proactive crime prevention,” Bamunoba said.
The initiative is expected to continue with similar security meetings in Kazo and Kiruhura districts as police intensify efforts to strengthen security coordination across the region.
The meeting was attended by several key officials including the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Regional and District Internal Security Officers, the LC V Chairperson, Resident State Attorney, District Police Commander, LC III chairpersons, prison officers, elders and other local leaders.
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