IGP Byakagaba Reshuffles 433 Police Officers | See Who Goes Where!

By Swift Reporter

The Uganda Police Force has undertaken a sweeping redeployment of 433 officers in what appears to be a strategic move to strengthen efficiency, accountability, and service delivery across key departments.

Announced by Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba, the immediate transfers cut across critical directorates including Human Resource Administration, Traffic, Fire and Rescue Services, Professional Standards Unit, and the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID).

Unlike routine transfers, the latest reshuffle places notable emphasis on repositioning previously undeployed senior officers into active roles. Senior Commissioner of Police Geoffrey Chombe has been assigned to the Inspector General’s office, while Commissioner Alison Agaba takes up a new role at Interpol. Commissioner John William Okalany has been deployed to Human Rights and Legal Services, signaling a renewed focus on legal oversight within the force.

The changes also suggest an effort to strengthen internal accountability mechanisms, with fresh appointments in the Professional Standards Unit and legal advisory roles. Assistant Commissioner Richard Mugwisagye’s appointment as Deputy Commandant of the Professional Standards Unit highlights the force’s intent to reinforce discipline and oversight.

At the operational level, several deployments appear aimed at boosting regional command and service delivery. New Regional Police Commanders and deputies have been posted across Katonga, Kigezi, East Kyoga, and Busoga East, while district-level changes affect key policing areas such as Ibanda and Namayingo.

The reshuffle also integrates officers who recently completed advanced leadership and political training, including those from the Oliver Reginald Tambo Leadership School. Their redeployment into legal, operational, and regional roles reflects a broader push to align training with field deployment.

In the Criminal Investigations Directorate, one of the most sensitive arms of the force, 132 officers have been reassigned. Senior officers have been moved into specialised units such as human trafficking and inspection, pointing to a targeted approach in handling complex crimes.

Meanwhile, the Traffic Directorate and specialised units such as Marine and Agriculture Police also received new leadership, with roles focused on public safety initiatives including drowning prevention and transport monitoring.

Security analysts say the scale and scope of the reshuffle indicate a deliberate attempt by the police leadership to recalibrate operations, fill deployment gaps, and enhance performance across the force.

The changes take effect immediately, with expectations that the new deployments will improve coordination, strengthen oversight, and respond to evolving security demands across the country.