Why Gen Otafiire has lit up fire at police as he signs out

Outgoing Ugandan Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire publicly criticized police leadership for ignoring his directives and warned against extrajudicial killings. The remarks have sparked tension between the former minister and current police officials.
Why it matters
The public rift between high-ranking security officials highlights internal governance struggles and concerns regarding police accountability in Uganda.
IGP Abas Byakagaba (L) and ougoing Internal Affairs Minister Gen (rtd) Kahinda Otafiire (R)
The article presents both the outgoing minister's accusations and the police's dismissive response, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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