The joint security forces have made a breakthrough in criminal cells as they recovered thirty-one (31) guns in a single cordon and search operation that was conducted at the dawn of Saturday, 8th April in Moroto district, Karamoja Sub-region. “In this particular kraal, Lokeriaut has been a target and we have recovered 31 guns, 751…
The Uganda joint security forces have released and handed over Turkana suspects to the Turkana County Government of the Republic of Kenya. The exercise was done at Moroto army barracks, where Uganda’s security side was led by Brig Gen Felix Busizoori, 3 Division deputy commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) who handed…
Hundreds of people joined Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Division to launch Forces’ week – Tarehe Sita in Moroto Municipality, Karamoja Sub-region. Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe the 3 Division Commander led the troops to Moroto Central market, where they were joined by a cross-section of leaders, civil servants, the business community, and market…
Karamoja: Senior leaders and community members have vowed to join hands in ending criminality and maintaining peace in the Karamoja Sub-region. In an expanded security meeting held at Moroto former state lodge, senior leaders commended the security forces for prevailing over the situation. “The joint security forces have really done their work. And I…
The joint security commanders have received legal guidance in the conduct of disarmament operations in Karamoja Sub region The UPDF 3 Division Commander Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe noted that the one-day seminar held at Moroto army barracks was timely and purposeful. “We want to diversify operations, not intended to erode justice,” said Brig Gen…
Senior Civil,Political and Security leaders from the districts of Nabilatuk, Napak, Kapelabyong and Katakwi held an inter-district security coordination meeting at Olilim, Katakwi District. Presiding over the meeting the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) for Katakwi, and chair explained the purpose of the joint meeting as an effort to harmonise the security of the two…
Senior leaders and top security commanders met and discussed how best to consolidate peace despite a few challenges in Sebei, Karamoja and Bugisu Sub regions. The senior leaders convened an inter -districts security coordination meeting held at Chepskunya Town Council, Kween district. The meeting brought together Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), District Chairpersons of…
The joint security forces in collaboration with senior leaders have recovered twelve (12) guns from Kaabong District alone, Karamoja Sub region in the last seven days of operations. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Division Commander, Brig Gen Joseph Balikudembe confirms the weekly achievements. “Within 7 days, we have managed to recover twelve…
Karamoja senior leaders and top security commanders have recommitted to end cross border criminality among the communities of Dodoth of Kaabong in Uganda and Turkana in Kenya. Their recommitment comes in the wake of raids by cattle rustlers allegedly from Kaabong District on Turkana County in Kenya in which dozens of heads of cattle…
The Commander of the UPDF 3 Infantry Division Brig Gen Joseph Balikuddembe presided over the hand/take over of the Office of the Second in Command of the 3 Division from Brig Gen David Mugisha to Brig Gen Felix Busizoori. The function was held at the Division Headquarters in Moroto on Wednesday 10th August 2022. This…