Inspector General of Police Byakagaba Establishes Three New Police Regions for Improved Service Delivery

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba has taken a significant step towards improving police services by creating three new police regions. The move aims to increase accessibility to policing services in specific districts.

The decision to form the new regions is part of the recent reorganization of the police force, as outlined in the updated list of transfers and deployments of gazetted officers. This restructuring includes the appointment of Regional Police Commanders (RPCs), their deputies, and heads of the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to supervise the functioning of the newly established territories.

The three new police regions are as follows:

1. Budongo Region: This region, separated from the Albertine region, will have its headquarters located in Masindi. It will be responsible for overseeing policing activities in Masindi, Buliisa, and Kiryandongo districts.
2. South Kyoga Region: Carved out of East Kyoga, this region will be headquartered in Kumi District. It will cover the districts of Kumi, Bukedea, Ngora, and Serere.
3. Masaka North Region: Extracted from Greater Masaka, this region's headquarters will be in Lyantonde District. The region will include Bukomansimbi, Ssembabule, and Lyantonde.

This strategic move by IGP Byakagaba is expected to streamline police operations and improve service delivery in the targeted districts, ensuring a more efficient and effective approach to law enforcement in Uganda.