Addressing the Crime Epidemic: Deputy IGP Camps in Jinja to Tackle Rising Crime Incidents

In a determined effort to address the alarming increase in criminal incidents, particularly in the Bugembe Ward of Jinja North Division, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime, has taken decisive action. 
Setting up camp in Jinja City, he aims to combat the growing crime epidemic and restore a sense of safety and security in the community.
Maj Gen Katsigazi said he led a team from Police headquarters to Kiira Region on three major matters. These matters included looking at general deployment of the force in the region, the performance of officers, and answering queries raised by area Members of Parliament on insecurity in the Sub-region.
Maj Gen Katsigazi, while addressing journalists at the Civil Service College Uganda in Jinja City on Friday, said insecurity had been reported by Mr David Aga Isabirye on the Floor of Parliament, especially in areas of Mafubira, Bugembe (both in Jinja City), and Kakira in Jinja District. 
 “We have had meetings to look at the issues and see whether the situation is out of hand or manageable. We will also meet the inter-security agencies, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), District Security Officers (DISOs), Resident City Commissioners (RCCs), and Internal Security Officers (ISOs),” Maj Gen Katsigazi said.
He further noted that these officers would be provided with accommodation, two motorcycles and a vehicle to respond to crime issues once reported in the communities.
The Deputy IGP's endeavor serves as a reminder that the police force remains committed to its duty of protecting the community and upholding the law. Through collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and the community, it is possible to overcome the crime epidemic and build a safer and more secure society for everyone.