Summary:
- Commissioner of Police Polly Namaye, who heads Peace Support Operations for the Uganda Police, expressed confidence in the officers’ capabilities.
KAMPALA: A total of 117 officers from the Uganda Police Force, including 32 women, have commenced pre-deployment assessment tests ahead of their deployment under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
The assessments, which began on Saturday, include reading comprehension, report writing, driving, and shooting skills. These evaluations are designed to prepare officers for individual mission service and specialized police team (SPT) roles during their one-year deployment in Somalia. The teams will contribute to peacekeeping and stabilization efforts in the region.
Speaking as the chief guest, Deputy Director of Operations Commissioner Simon Peter Okosh stressed the significance of discipline and integrity. He urged the officers to uphold these values throughout the assessment process and in their international peacekeeping responsibilities.
Commissioner of Police Polly Namaye, who heads Peace Support Operations for the Uganda Police, expressed confidence in the officers’ capabilities. She encouraged them to serve as exemplary ambassadors of peace while performing their duties in Somalia.
The team is led by ACP Emmanuel Lithakong Ntalaba from the African Union Commission’s Peace Support Operations Division. His leadership ensures the deployment adheres to AU standards and objectives.
