The Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, has handed over office to his deputy, Major General Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime, following the end of his six-year term and 36yrs in Police Force.
IGP Ochola assumed office in 2018 after General Kale Kaihura. According to Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson, Deputy IGP Katsigazi will act in the role until the new IGP is appointed.
Speaking during the ceremony to hand over office after expiry of his contract, Ochola said he has enjoyed every moment as the Inspector General of Police but also as a police officer.
“I step into the next chapter of my life, I carry with me the fond memories of our accomplishments. May the Uganda Police Force continue to be a beacon of excellence and a force for positive change in the enforcement of law and order,” Ochola said
Having joined the force in 1988 as a cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ochola has enjoyed an illustrious career in the police. In 2018, Ochola who was then the Deputy Inspector General of Police was appointed by President Museveni as the police chief.
He has served in the position for two three- year terms that ended today, March, 4 and he chose to retire.