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Police roll out sub-county policing model to strengthen crime response in Pader

4 March 2026, 12:12 pm

By Okwong Geoffrey

Police in Pader District have begun implementing the Sub-County Policing Model aimed at improving crime response and bringing services closer to communities.

Speaking to the media, SSP Ben Okae, the Regional Police Commander of East Aswa, explained that although the program has not yet been officially launched across the entire region, Pader has already started operationalizing it using the available manpower.

Under the model, each sub-county is expected to have a policing unit equipped with a motorcycle to ease movement and improve response time. Pader District has 23 sub-counties and town councils, and the rollout will be done gradually.

The motorcycles are part of government reinforcement efforts to strengthen security at the grassroots level.

SSP Okae emphasized that the motorcycles are strictly for public service and crime prevention. He warned officers against misuse of the motorcycles for personal errands and urged community members to report any cases of misuse to the District Police Commander’s office or the Officer in Charge of the nearest police station.

Right to left: SSP Ben Okae, SP Omar Kokole-the DPC Agago and SP Jackson Bogere-the DPC Pader district addressing media at the Pader CPS

Addressing concerns about hard-to-reach areas, Okae clarified that there is no area beyond police reach, although terrain and logistical challenges sometimes slow operations. He called for collaboration between the police, local government, central government, and the community to overcome such challenges.

On concerns about fuel shortages, Okae stated that government has planned for operational facilitation under the new model, including fuel provisions. However, he encouraged communities to take ownership of the program and support security efforts where possible.

Police say the Sub-County Policing Model is intended to enhance service delivery, reduce crime, and strengthen cooperation between law enforcement and the public.

He also commended security personnel and electoral officers for maintaining professionalism throughout the campaign and voting period, noting that no major misconduct was registered during the exercise.