By Our Reporter
GULU
The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Gulu City, Onoria Ambrose, has met with the top management of Gulu University, led by the Vice-Chancellor, to discuss strategies for strengthening student security and improving safety within the university community and its surroundings.
The meeting, held in the university boardroom on Monday, 12th October, 2026 at the Main Campus, followed the tragic death of a Literature student from the Faculty of Education on the morning of Saturday, October 10, 2026, reportedly resulting from street gang violence.
During the meeting, the RCC conveyed condolences to the university fraternity and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family, fellow students, staff, and the entire university community during this difficult time.
The discussions focused on addressing immediate security concerns and developing sustainable measures to protect students and the wider university community. Both parties emphasized the need for a long-term security strategy built on stronger collaboration between Gulu University and relevant city security agencies.
The proposed approach aims to improve coordination, information sharing, and joint responses to security threats affecting students both within the university premises and in the surrounding communities.
As part of the agreed measures, the RCC and a joint security team will meet with students on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Gulu University Main Campus. The engagement will provide an opportunity to hear students’ concerns, discuss prevailing security challenges, and identify practical measures to enhance their safety.
The meeting also comes ahead of the university’s General Security Assembly, with the discussions marking an important step towards developing lasting solutions to student security challenges and reinforcing collective responsibility for the protection and well-being of the university community.
Gulu University remains committed to working with relevant stakeholders and security agencies to promote a safe and secure environment that supports learning, research, and community transformation.
