Lira, Uganda | The Regional Police Commander (RPC) for North Kyoga, SSP Doka Rashid, has officially received a brand new patrol vehicle, registration number UP 03341, designated for Ogur Central Police Station (CPS) in Lira District.
The vehicle was handed over this morning at the Regional Police Headquarters in Erute after a team led by IP Otuba Solomon from the Police Fleet Management Department under the Directorate of Logistics and Engineering delivered it to the region.
According to police, the vehicle is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency and response time in handling crime and emergencies across Lira District, which has faced logistical challenges since its creation.
In a statement, SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, the Public Relations Officer for North Kyoga Region, expressed gratitude to the top leadership of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) for fulfilling its promise to strengthen operational capacity at the district level.
SP Okema said that the new patrol vehicle will greatly improve crime management and emergency response in Lira District.
He expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) for their support, noting that it enables commanders to deliver effective policing within their respective areas of responsibility.
The new vehicle brings to three the number of patrol cars recently distributed in the region, following earlier allocations to Otuku and Kole districts.
SP Okema urged unit commanders to ensure proper command, control, and maintenance of the vehicles to guarantee sustainability and accountability.