SFC AND POLICE LEADERSHIP COMMENDED FOR ENHANCING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

The Special Forces Command (SFC) and Uganda Police Force have
been applauded for enhancing national security through continued
cooperation between the two institutions.

This was during the pass-out of 125 Presidential Protection Guard
(PPG) officers who completed a four-month Tier 2 VVIP protection
course at VVIPTS–Sera Kasenyi on Saturday 22nd November 2025.

The Chief guest, Brig Gen. Paul Namawa, the SFC Chief of Staff,
thanked the SFC Commander and the Inspector General of Police for
supporting joint training efforts that enhance national security.

He emphasized that the long-standing partnership between the PPG and
SFC is crucial for protecting VVIPs and responding to wider security
demands.

He echoed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s guidance on
coordinated security operations, warning against “blind deployment” that
overworks personnel and increases unnecessary costs.

Brig Gen. Namawa congratulated the graduates and reminded them to
uphold professionalism and the values of courage, loyalty,

consciousness, integrity, and ideological clarity as they begin their
duties.

The training school Commandant Maj. Samson Mucunguzi expressed
gratitude to the UPDF leadership—particularly Gen. Muhoozi
Kainerugaba and Maj Gen. David Mugisha—for the continuous support
and thanked the Police Force for entrusting the school with training its
officers.

He commended instructors for their commitment and called on
graduates to remain disciplined, healthy, and focused.

Col. Wilson Bagonza, the 3SFG Commander, urged the trainees to
embrace patriotism, nationalism, and Pan-Africanism as guiding
principles in both peace- and war-time service.

He praised their demonstrated skills in drills, shooting, and martial arts,
cautioning them to maintain physical fitness and avoid corruption,
sectarianism, intrigue, and the lure of a “soft life.”

Representing the IGP, Commissioner of Police Simon Okosh lauded the
SFC for providing elite, internationally respected training and told
graduates to consider themselves privileged to have learned from highly
skilled instructors.

He encouraged them to maintain discipline and professionalism, noting
that the partnership between the UPDF, SFC, and Police continues to
raise security standards.

He dismissed claims that the army had taken over election security,
reaffirming that the Police remains the lead agency, with UPDF providing
support under police command.