Uganda Police graduates over 450 in counter terrorism and combat
In his address, the IGP stressed the importance of teamwork and collaboration in ensuring national security.
IGP Abbas Byakagaba warding one of the best trainee at the four-month Basic Counter Terrorism induction and Combat Riders Course, Intakke at the Police Training School in Ollilim, Katakwi District. (Courtesy photos)
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Uganda Police Force has unveiled a total of 459 police officers who have completed the four-month Basic Counter-Terrorism Induction and Combat Riders Course, at the Police Training School in Ollilim, Katakwi District.
The pass-out ceremony today (Friday, October 24) was presided over by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba.
In his address, the IGP stressed the importance of teamwork and collaboration in ensuring national security.
Police officers displaying some of the skills acquired during the Counter-Terrorism Induction and Combat Riders Course, at the Police Training School in Ollilim, Katakwi District.
He emphasised that this requires ongoing training, unwavering commitment, and a deep passion for the work officers do.
"We must recognise that our roles are critical not only to the security of our country but also to the stability of the entire region. This is not a choice, but a responsibility we must all embrace," Byakagaba said, according to a release from the UPF communication's directorate.
The IGP also highlighted the need for personal discipline.
The course was designed to equip officers with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively combat terrorism.
IGP Abbas Byakagaba inspecting the parade at the Police Training School in Ollilim, Katakwi District.
The aim is to build mentally and physically robust combat teams ready to operate in terrorism-infested areas.
A source at UPF explained that lectures and field sessions in this course include:
- leadership
- combat casualty care
- marksmanship
- urban operations
- knowledge of explosives.
- squad/platoon tactics
- advanced riding techniques
Trainees also had sessions to enable them to become proficient in handling new weapons and equipment, and gain basic knowledge about explosives, their detection, and identification.
Several senior officers at events included: AIGP Moses Kafeero, the Director of Human Resource Development (HRD); AIGP Wasswa David Ssengendo, the Director of Counter-Terrorism; and AIGP James Apora, the Director of Logistics and Engineering.