By Our Reporter
KAMPALA
The Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, Afande ACP Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu has promised to deploy enough police personnel to ensure a peaceful Local Council One, Two elections scheduled for 28th July, 2026.
Ebapu made the revelation on Wednesday, 8th July, 2026 while holding a security sensitization meeting at St. Kizito, Kawempe Division, Kampala District.
The meeting was aimed at addressing prevailing security concerns, promoting proactive crime prevention strategies, and strengthening public trust in the Uganda Police.
“I assured the public that adequate joint security deployments would be in place to ensure peaceful, free, and secure elections throughout the electoral process,” Ebapu said.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, Kampala Metropolitan Police Heads of Department, Kampala Metropolitan North officers led by the RPC North, as well as local leaders, including LC I Chairpersons and councillors from across Kawempe Division.
During the engagement, Emitu called upon local leaders to work closely with security agencies in the fight against crime, particularly drug abuse, emphasizing that effective policing cannot succeed without active community participation.
Furthermore, Afande Emitu encouraged residents to actively participate in the forthcoming Local Council I (LC I) elections by electing responsible and accountable leaders who can effectively work with their communities and security agencies to address local security challenges.
