ENTEBBE, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force has demonstrated its operational readiness to secure the country’s water bodies during a marine capabilities exhibition held at its base in Kigo, Entebbe.
The exercise, conducted by the Police Marine Unit, featured live demonstrations of key operations aimed at enhancing safety on Uganda’s lakes and waterways, which are vital for transport, fishing, and tourism.
Participants witnessed a range of coordinated drills, including water rescue missions, first aid response, anti-water piracy tactics, and search and surveillance operations.
Speaking at the event, the Commandant of the Marine Unit, Kirungi Suliman, highlighted the unit’s strategic role in national security.
“The Marine Unit plays a critical role in safeguarding Uganda’s maritime domain and ensuring the safety of all water users,” he said.
Kirungi added that the unit remains fully prepared to respond to emergencies and enforce law and order on the country’s water bodies. “We are committed to maintaining a high level of preparedness to effectively respond to incidents and protect lives,” he noted.
The demonstration comes amid continued efforts by police to strengthen surveillance and emergency response capabilities, particularly on major water bodies such as Lake Victoria, where accidents and illegal activities have previously raised safety concerns.
Officials say such exercises are intended not only to test operational capacity but also to build public confidence in the force’s ability to handle water-related emergencies.
