By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sam Omalla has passed on aged 64.
According to Capt. Mike Mukula, a director at Arrow security systems LTD where Omalla worked after his retirement, Omalla died at Mulago Cancer Institute today, Monday, April 28, 2025 at about 7:00AM after a long battle with cancer.
Mukula says burial arrangements will be communicated later.
Omalla, who once served as the Kampala field force commander, came to the limelight for his role in quelling the 2011 walk-to-work protests and other public protests spearheaded by veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye.
“I am sorry for the loss of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) retired Sam. Those who worked with him remember him as a selfless, patriotic and hardworking officer. He loved his family too & talked fondly about cultural interconnectivity with pride. Thank you Hon for offering him employment. To the family, the Police Force and Arrow security, may God strengthen you as you go through the loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace.” Responded retired AIGP Asan Kasingye on X.
Police Spokesperson, ACP Kituuma Rusoke has confirmed Omalla’s death saying, “The late Sam Omara served diligently and with dedication, He was an astute and decisive officer , very professional and dedicated.”
