Kampala, (UG):- The Uganda Police Force has finally opened up on reports making headlines suggesting that the official motor vehicle of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba is allegedly missing.
ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the Police Spokesperson Friday issued a statement clarifying a headline from the New Vision newspaper dated August 9, 2024, which claimed that the official vehicle of the Inspector IGP was stolen by thieves.
According to Kituuma, NewVision, a government-owned publication, issued both an inaccurate and exaggerated report as the IGP’s vehicle is still secure and not compromised whatsoever.
“The Police Force firmly asserts that this information is both inaccurate and exaggerated. The IGP’s official vehicle remains secure and has not been compromised,” ACP Kituuma clarified, adding that the police vehicle involved in the reported theft is not the official car of the IGP.
“What transpired was the theft of a police single cabin pickup, registered as UP 00135, which operates as a service van. Following this incident, a comprehensive investigation was initiated, resulting in the recovery of the stolen vehicle and the arrest of a suspect.”
Kituuma added that an investigation is ongoing, and additional details will be provided at an appropriate time.
“The Uganda Police Force will continue to keep the public informed of any developments related to this case,” he concluded.
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