Peter Deyong, a resident of Moroto Municipality says that they have fears that some of the SPCs may engage in criminal activities using the uniforms. “We fear they may use these uniforms to engage in crime,” he told URN on Tuesday.
Josephine Angucia, the police spokesperson for West Nile says the officers received broad training in battle drills, close combat files and public order management among other fields. She says with the training attained, the officers can now be deployed anywhere in the Country because they have already attested to serve the Country.
Manshur Suwed, the Central North regional police spokesperson says the cops were thoroughly investigated before they appeared before the disciplinary committee, which recommended their dismissal.
Geoffrey Mugabi, the officer in charge of Luweero Central Police Station says that the affected constables were subjected to interviews and were found unfit to continue serving the force.
The family of a fish vendor, who was last month shot dead by a special police constable, has petitioned the Inspector General of police Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura for compensation.
Samuel Batwawula, was killed on Monday afternoon, after an SPC attached to Kabunyata police post in Luweero district, accidentally pulled the trigger while cleaning his gun.
