2 new police stations commissioned in West Nile

They were commissioned by AIGP Charles Birungi, the director of Welfare, Production and Sports, according to a Wednesday, December 20 police statement.

While commissioning the buildings, AIGP Charles Birungi urged the officers to put the facilities to good use and serve the communities better.

The development comes after Police Spokesman SCP Fred Enanga revealed that the law enforcement agency had together with other security agencies commenced patrolling and mapping out areas to ensure peace, safety and security, for Ugandans and visitors, as we approach Christmas Day.

"The increased visibility and other road policing measures, of snap checks, stop and search operations are only a small part of the comprehensive security measures in place," said Enanga.

"Although a threat environment still exists in the county, we would like to assure the public that we are continuously reviewing our level of preparedness and assessing all threats and vulnerabilities, in the countdown to Christmas and the New Year."

According to Enanga, joint intelligence components have profiled all major and significant installations, all major venues, and hotspots with potential risks.

"All our standby teams, mobile squads, advance teams, 999 patrol, motorcycle squads, are already in place," he said.

"We have deployed an effective mixture of CCTV technology, which captures the number plates of vehicles and the images of drivers. All owners of private CCTV cameras are encouraged to alert the police on the slightest hint of danger and also share footage recorded."

Police assure the public of its commitment to ensure a very successful festive season.