After 15 Years of Its Existence and Effective Intelligence Operations (2005 - 2021), IGP Martin Ochola Finally Disbands Flying Squad Unit (FSU), a Uganda Police Force Unit that Entirely Operates on Criminal Intelligence Affairs.

The Inspector-General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola has dissolved the Flying Squad. The squad is the police force’s violent crime crack unit.

The communication was sent through a radio message to all operatives indicating that Flying Squad had been disbanded, and it's no longer recognized among police units.

Ochola first disbanded the unit on 8-May-2018 in his third month as IGP after taking over office from Gen Kale Kayihura. At the time, the unit under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Herbert Muhangi had become infamous for participating in the reported torture of suspects.

But Ochola later reversed the decision on the advice of the Policy Advisory Committee.

Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga now says the final fate of the squad will soon be communicated.

Flying Squad Commander Senior Superintendent of Police Andrew Kaggwa was shocked to reach the office and found the personnel leaving.

Kaggwa was directed to report to CID head offices in Naguru.