After 38years Martin Okoth Ochola quits Uganda Police Force. He has been the police boss since 2018 and his tenure came to an end yesterday March 4, 2024 observer.
Ochola’s journey started in 1988and it came to an end yesterday 4 March 2024. Raising from a Cadet officer to Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ochola is a shining example of a public servant.
During the handover yesterday, Martin Ochola appreciated the teamwork, support and guidance from the President and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which made them able to register numerous achievements in policing as well as creating a general atmosphere of calmness, togetherness and a sense of belonging we are witnessing today.
The numerous achievements spelt out in his handover report and by the various directorates, were made possible through working with a wonderful team and dedicated officers, across all ranks, who gave their best in ensuring that the Institution succeeded in fulfilling its constitutional mandate.
Prior to this occasion, on 3rd January 2024, he wrote to the Honorable Minister of Internal Affairs/Chairman Police Authority requesting to conclude his personal and domestic issues that require his personal attention.
“Today, I am delighted to be standing before you this day to give my stewardship report and handover leadership of this great Institution to the new Inspector General of Police.” He said
“The numerous achievement spelt out in my handover report and by the various Directorates, were made possible working with a wonderful team and dedicated officers, across all ranks, who gave their best in ensuring that the Institution succeeded in fulfilling its constitutional mandate”.
Emeritus IGP Ochola said.
In his fair well address to the police , Okoth Ochola emphasised the importance of improving the welfare of Police personnel, increasing recruitment efforts to balance the Police population ratio, and enhancing human resource management.
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