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The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) James Kusemererwa as the new head of the Land Protection Police Unit, with Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Musani Sabila taking on the role of his deputy.
This follows a major restructure aimed at improving the police's response to the rising number of land-related disputes across Uganda.
Speaking at the weekly press briefing on Monday, April 28, at the Police Headquarters in Naguru, police spokesperson Rusoke Kituum explained that the Land Protection Unit has been moved from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) to the Directorate of Human Rights and Legal Services.
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This restructuring is designed to streamline operations and better handle the complex nature of land disputes, which often involve both civil and criminal elements.
Rusoke highlighted that land-related cases are some of the most sensitive and time-consuming for the police.
“These cases often involve domestic violence, fraud, and physical confrontations,” he said, noting that the restructuring would enhance the unit’s ability to tackle both legal and operational challenges more effectively.
Previously, the CID dealt with the criminal aspects of land disputes, while the Directorate of Operations issued operational orders.
Under the new structure, the Land Protection Unit commander will have full control over all related matters, ensuring more coordinated and efficient handling of such cases.
Rusoke is confident that the new approach will improve the police force's capacity to respond to land conflicts swiftly and conduct more thorough investigations.