Outgoing DPC Rukungiri SSP Tibakirana speaks on his transfer.

Rukungiri: The outgoing Rukungiri District Police Commander (DPC) SSP. Musa Tibakirana has commended residents and leaders in Rukungiri district for co-operating with him since his arrival in September 2021.

SSP Tibakirana was speaking to our reporter on Monday July 2, 2024 shortly after the new Police boss Abbas Byakagaba made changes in Police leadership.

He said Rukungiri district was known for a variety of crimes, including theft and murder at the time he came as the DPC, but during his time, the police handled the majority of these cases skilfully, collaborating with local leaders and residents.

SSP. Tibakirana commended the district authorities (Political and Technical), Radio stations, Religious leaders and the general public for their contribution to the district’s progress during his reign.

He urged Residents of Rukungiri to work with the new DPC in order to maintain peace the district.

SSP. Tibakirana served in Rukungiri for over three years and he was replacing SP. Kintu Henry by then, before he was promoted to the rank of SSP.

He served as the OC Kisubi police station, DPC for Kiruhura district, Fort portal, Kyegegwa, then to Rukungiri district and finally appointed as Deputy RPC Kampala Metropolitan North.

Police sources indicate that SSP. Kyangungu Apollo, former DPC for Amudat district who was enrolled for a course in Kyankwanzi at the time of his appointment, will replace SSP. Tibakirana.