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UPDF deploys additional troops in Karamoja.

12th May 2023 News Editor 0 Comments

The Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) has deployed additional troops in the Third Division, Karamoja sub-region.

According to the UPDF, 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 deployed brigade was received and oriented by Col Wilberforce Karate Sserunkuma, the acting deputy 2 Division Commander and outgoing 405 Brigade Commander.

The deployments follow a recent joint security assessment of the situation led by Brig Gen Felix Busizoori, the Deputy Division Commander who pitched camp in the district last month.

The brigade size troops are tasked to conduct decisive operations to secure Abim district while 81 headquartered at Labworodwong barracks will take charge of Agago district.

The RDC for Abim James Shilaku, district leaders and residents have welcomed the new deployments.

Shilaku noted that previously, security situation in the district was characterised by isolated incidences of murder, cattle thefts, arson and kidnaps by some criminal elements yet Abim is a non-raiding community.

The RDC appealed to the residents to cooperate with security forces in providing timely and accurate information regarding criminal elements for a prompt response.