Agago leaders hail government over rollout of sub-county policing model

27 June 2026, 5:48 pm

By Geoffrey Okwong

Leaders in Agago District have welcomed the government’s rollout of the sub-county policing model, describing it as a major step towards improving security and bringing police services closer to communities.

The initiative, which is expected to begin next week, will see between 12 and 18 police officers deployed to every sub-county in the district to strengthen crime prevention and improve access to policing services.

Speaking on a local radio station on Friday morning, Agago Assistant Resident District Commissioner Akot Suzan Moro said the deployment fulfils a commitment made by President Yoweri Museveni in 2022 to ensure that every sub-county has an adequate police presence.

She explained that the deployment will start next week, with each sub-county receiving between 12 and 18 police officers to enhance the safety and security of residents.

Akot said local leaders had welcomed the development despite the challenges facing some newly created sub-counties, many of which are still operating from rented office premises.

She noted that district leaders are committed to providing the necessary support to accommodate the officers and ensure the programme is successfully implemented.

According to Akot, the rollout is one of the most significant government achievements delivered to Agago District this week.

She also highlighted the government’s ongoing rural electrification programme, saying electricity will be extended to areas that have never been connected to the national grid while expanding supply to places with existing infrastructure.

She said the programme targets households, schools, health centres, markets, and businesses, adding that it is a nationwide initiative intended to benefit communities across the country.

Meanwhile, Agago District Chairperson Wilson Otto praised the Inspector General of Police and his office for honouring the government’s commitment to improve security in the district.

Otto said the establishment of police posts at every sub-county was among the key priorities in his election manifesto and expressed satisfaction that the pledge was finally being fulfilled.

He said the deployment of about 15 police officers per sub-county would help reduce crimes such as livestock theft, rape, and other offences that have persisted partly because of delays in reporting incidents to distant police stations.

Otto added that the officers would also play an important role in sensitising communities on law and order, thereby promoting peaceful coexistence and preventing crime before it occurs.

In a light-hearted remark, the district chairperson joked that another item on his manifesto would officially be “ticked off” once the officers report for duty next week.

Leaders believe the deployment will strengthen crime prevention, improve public safety, and foster closer cooperation between the police and local communities.