Summary:
President Museveni recalled that his last time at Isunga Police Station was during the bush war, where he captured his first RPG-7B grenade launcher, an event that proved pivotal in the struggle.
KAGADI: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Special Forces Command (SFC) Engineers to demolish and rebuild Isunga Police Station in Kagadi District.
The directive came during his visit to the station on Saturday, marking his first return to the site since the liberation struggle.
“Before leaving Bunyoro, I stopped at Isunga Police Station in Kagadi District. This station holds historical significance in our liberation struggle,” President Museveni stated.
President Museveni recalled that his last time at Isunga Police Station was during the bush war, where he captured his first RPG-7B grenade launcher, an event that proved pivotal in the struggle.
“On February 6, 1981, my comrades and I launched an armed struggle against Milton Obote’s government, starting with just 27 guns. Our first attack was on Kabamba Barracks, where we seized military equipment. We then advanced through Kagadi to Isunga Police Station. At Isunga, we overran the station and captured an RPG-7B gun,” he recounted.
He emphasized the significance of the weapon, saying, “This RPG was a valuable addition to the few weapons we had already captured from Kabamba earlier that day, and it significantly aided us in our struggle.”
To honor the site’s historical importance, President Museveni ordered its rehabilitation.
“We will rebuild this police station and preserve it as one of our historical sites from the liberation struggle,” he affirmed.
