Col. Richard Mbambi, the Territorial Administrator of Aru in DRC, emphasized the need to collaborate in improving security along borders. In his communication (translated from French), he noted that it is important to generate local plans as leaders to protect people and their properties.
Security leaders from Aru Territory in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda's border districts in West Nile have made commitments to improve security and business along borders.
The commitment was made in a two-day cross-border meeting held in Arua City, organized to discuss collaboration between the two countries, which is deemed necessary.
This involved leaders from three West Nile districts bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Maracha, Arua City, and Arua District, where residents have relatives on either side.
Col. Richard Mbambi, the Territorial Administrator of Aru in DRC, emphasized the need to collaborate in improving security along borders. In his communication (translated from French), he noted that it is important to generate local plans as leaders to protect people and their properties.
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The 409 Brigade Commander, Lt. Col. Nathan Bainomugisha, urged members of the public from the two countries to be vigilant and always share information to improve security.
“What is important here is to strengthen coordination, collaboration, and intelligence sharing to enable the apprehension of criminals for the safety of our two peoples,” he said.
Arua City Mayor, Wadri Sam Nyakua, said that the two countries have relatives on either side, which is one of the reasons why people keep crossing borders and also for business.
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However, Maracha Resident District Commissioner, Hajji Ramadhan Walugembe, advised that African countries should focus on unity and improving the challenges faced as a continent.
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The cross-border meeting between Congolese and Ugandan delegates also focused on the need to address smuggling and the use of unregistered motorcycles.
Bosco Ayume
Freelancer