The Inspector General of Police has made changes in three directorates of the Uganda Police Force.
AIGP Edward Ochom has been appointed Director Operations. He replaces AIGP Asuman Mugenyi who retired recently. Ochom will be deputized by SCP John Nuwagiira.
AIGP Andrew Sorowen has been moved from Directorate of General Duties to the Directorate of Welfare and Production as Director.
Senior Commissioner of Police (SCP) James Ochaya is the Ag Director Research, Planning and Development.
All changes take immediate effect.
About Asuman Mugyenyi
AIGP Asuman Mugenyi has retired from the force after 32 years of service as his contract expired last Friday.
In a ceremony at Police headquarters in Naguru, Mr Mugyenyi handed over office to his deputy SCP John Nuwagira.
Rising through the ranks to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP). Mugyenyi was born in Kabwohe Township in Sheema district and joined the Police force in 1988.
In 2016, President Museveni appointed him director of operations, a position he has held up to his retirement last week.
He joins the list of directors who recently left the force when their contracts expired.
Among the directors, he joins include Fred Yiga who was director Interpol, Godfrey Bangirana who headed Logistics and Engineering, Dr. Stephen Kasiima who was commander Traffic Police.
Mugyenyi’s former department is charged with planning, implementation, management, and coordination of all operational activities in the police force and these efforts are demonstrated by other departments of force.
