Entebbe, Uganda | The Uganda Police Force has officially welcomed back 142 officers who returned home after successfully completing a 14-month peacekeeping mission under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
The officers, led by Deputy Contingent Commander SSP Andrew Musiime, were received at a formal ceremony by Commissioner of Police Polly Namaye, Head of Peace Support Operations.
The returning team consisted of 122 male and 20 female officers.
During the reception, CP Namaye applauded the officers for representing Uganda with honour and integrity.
She noted that their discipline, professionalism, and commitment while on duty in Somalia had strengthened regional partnerships and demonstrated the resilience of the Uganda Police Force.
She added that the officers’ contribution to peacekeeping under ATMIS played a vital role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
CP Namaye also encouraged the officers to make use of the skills and experience they acquired during their deployment to improve policing standards and enhance community safety in Uganda.
The deployment was part of Uganda’s long-standing contribution to regional peace and security under the African Union framework.
Ugandan personnel in Somalia have continued to engage in critical tasks, including training local security forces, promoting community policing, and guarding key installations.
The officers will now undergo a debrief and reintegration process before resuming various assignments across the country.