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The Daily Insight

Who is the head of CID in Uganda?

Author

Michael Gray

Updated on April 04, 2026

The Directorate is headed by Senior Commissioner of Police Stephen Tanui , who reports directly to the Inspector General of Police.

Who is Grace akullo?

Grace Akallo (born 1981) is a Ugandan woman who was abducted in 1996 to be used as a child soldier in the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a rebel military group led by Joseph Kony. She remained in the LRA for seven months before escaping.

Who is the director Interpol Uganda?

SCP Oyo-Nyeko Benson
The Ag. Director Interpol and International Relations SCP Oyo-Nyeko Benson confirmed this development during a press conference this morning at Interpol offices in Kololo.

How many police officers does Uganda have?

37,400 police officers
Currently, there are 37,400 police officers and 396 civilian staff in the UPF.

Who is the deputy inspector general of police in Uganda?

Paul Lokech

Major General Deputy Inspector General of Police Paul Lokech
Born1 January 1966 Pader District, Uganda
Died21 August 2021 (aged 55) Kitikifumba, Uganda
OccupationMilitary officer
TitleDeputy Inspector General of Uganda Police Force

Where can I get Interpol letter in Uganda?

You must visit physically INTERPOL offices for fingerprints. Our offices are located on Plot 12 Mabua Road, Kololo. The certificate of good conduct will cost you 64300 shillings.

Who is the current Inspector General of Police in Uganda?

Martin Okoth Ochola
The Uganda Police Force is the national police force of Uganda. The head of the force is called the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The current IGP is Martin Okoth Ochola….Uganda National Police.

Uganda Police Force Poliisi ya Uganda
Population35,918,900
Legal jurisdictionUganda
General natureCivilian police
Operational structure

Who was the head of police?

List of current Chiefs of Police Forces in the States and Union territories of India

S.No.StateName of Police Chief
9Himachal PradeshSanjay Kundu, IPS
10JharkhandNiraj Sinha, IPS
11KarnatakaPraveen Sood, IPS
12KeralaAnil Kant, IPS

What is the meaning of IGP in police?

Inspector General of Police
An Inspector General of Police is a senior police officer in the police force or police service of several nations. The rank usually refers to the head of a large regional command within a police service, and in many countries refers to the most senior officer of the entire national police.

Who is more powerful IG or DIG?

DIG stands for Deputy Inspector General. It is a one- star rank in the Indian Police Service. This is a senior rank than Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) or Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). An officer holding this position works under the Inspector General of Police (IG) or Joint Commissioner of Police.

Who is the current head of the Uganda Police Directorate?

The Directorate is headed by Assistant Inspector General of the Police, Godfrey Bangirana. The Directorate develops and implements strategic policy for logistical and engineering support services for the Uganda Police Force.

What does the Uganda Police’s Traffic and Road Safety Directorate do?

The Directorate is headed by Assistant Inspector General of the Police, Edward Ochom, who is assisted by three commissioners. The role of the Directorate is to plan, implement, manage and coordinate all operational activities in the Uganda Police Force. These efforts are demonstrated by the Department of Traffic and Road Safety.

How does the Department of revenue get referrals for investigations?

In addition to receiving referrals from the Department of Revenue’s Audit Division, the Criminal Investigations Bureau receives referrals from law enforcement and investigatory agencies, legislators, concerned citizens, state and federal agencies and other divisions within the Department of Revenue.

What is Uganda’s Counter-Terrorism Directorate?

The Counter-Terrorism Directorate is the lead Ugandan law enforcement entity charged with investigating, disrupting and responding to terrorist incidents in Uganda.