Police Condemn Misleading Reports About New IGP

The Uganda Police Force has strongly refuted a misleading story circulating on social media, originating from the SPY report. The article falsely claimed that tensions arose at Police Headquarters Naguru due to the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) refusing to use his predecessor’s office, banning press conferences from the boardroom, and questioning the relevance of secretaries.

According to the SPY report, the IGP allegedly relocated to the first floor of the police headquarters, which purportedly caused unease among officers on the premises.

These allegations, however, have been dismissed by police authorities as baseless and without merit. The Police Spokesperson, SCP Enanga Fred, emphasized that the media outlet responsible has engaged in a deliberate campaign of misinformation aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the police force. He described their actions as a form of blackmail intended to garner attention.

“The public should be cautious of media outlets that propagate entirely fabricated and orchestrated propaganda,” stated SCP Enanga Fred. He further asserted that the police force operates within strict administrative policies and will not be influenced by such unfounded allegations.

“We demand the immediate retraction of this false, malicious, and baseless media story that seeks to unfairly portray the new police leadership in a negative light,” added SCP Enanga Fred. He warned that failure to retract the story promptly could result in criminal and civil repercussions for the media outlet responsible.

He added that the Uganda Police Force remains committed to upholding its integrity and transparency in all operations and concluded that the refutation of these false allegations underscores the importance of accurate reporting and responsible journalism in maintaining public trust and confidence in law enforcement agencies.