The Director of the Community Policing Directorate in the Uganda Police Force, AIGP Ubaldo Bamunoba, has called for stronger community involvement in addressing security challenges in Kiruhura District.
Bamunoba made the remarks on March 12 during a comprehensive security meeting attended by the area Member of Parliament, Wilson Kajwengye, and other district leaders.
The meeting discussed several security concerns affecting residents, including cattle theft, theft of agricultural produce, land disputes, domestic violence, and other petty crimes that continue to undermine livelihoods in the district.
Bamunoba commended the district leadership for maintaining strong cooperation with the Uganda Police Force in ensuring the safety of the community.
He also urged police officers to strengthen grassroots policing by actively involving communities in the fight against crime.
“Community participation remains a key pillar in preventing and responding to criminal activities at the local level,” Bamunoba said.
He further called on district leaders to support the sub-county policing model, which he said would enhance security coordination while helping to monitor and safeguard government development programmes such as Emyooga and the Parish Development Model.
During the meeting, security leaders agreed on several measures aimed at curbing livestock theft in the district.
These include working closely with District Veteran Officers to crack down on the illegal sale of meat from dead animals and enforcing livestock movement permit requirements.
Security agencies will also conduct snap checks along major routes used to transport animals and animal products.
In addition, authorities plan to register and properly document herdsmen to address cases where some individuals have allegedly been collaborating with cattle thieves.
The meeting also resolved to strengthen security at farms through improved vigilance and coordination, with joint patrols involving the Uganda Police Force, village vigilantes, and veterans to enhance efforts to combat crime in the cattle corridor.
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