LIRA CITY — The North Kyoga Regional Police Commander has commended religious leaders for their pivotal role in restoring peace and stability across Northern Uganda, as the region marks 20 years of a dedicated peace prayer initiative.
Speaking during the ongoing 20th Anniversary of the Peace Prayer Week at Lango College, ACP Nganizi Wesley said the initiative, started two decades ago by the Archbishop Emeritus, has greatly contributed to restoring sanity, unity, and lasting peace in the region and the country at large.
“This initiative has significantly helped to bring back harmony and trust among communities that were torn apart by years of conflict,” Nganizi said.
The Regional Police Commander underscored that the Uganda Police Force remains a key stakeholder in peace and security maintenance, guided by constitutional mandates under Article 212 of the 1995 Constitution.
He outlined the core functions of the Police as: protecting life and property, preserving law and order, detecting and preventing crime, and cooperating with civilian authorities and other security agencies in crime prevention and detection.
Nganizi noted that police work closely with religious institutions, community leaders, and other security agencies to combat crime and promote peaceful coexistence.
The RPC called on the public to embrace peaceful and lawful approaches when addressing disputes, strongly condemning acts of violence where individuals take the law into their own hands.
“We have witnessed incidents where people have been killed in homes, bars, and markets by mobs. That is unacceptable,” he said.
He stressed that crime suspects should not be subjected to mob justice or unlawful harm but should be apprehended and handed over to relevant authorities for proper legal action.
Nganizi urged the people of Lango Sub-Region to remain committed to peace-building efforts and to continue supporting initiatives that foster harmony, justice, and security.
He encouraged the public to build positive relationships with the police by visiting stations not only in times of need but also during routine times to interact with officers on duty.
He thanked the organizers and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to ensuring security throughout the peace prayer week.
