Police mourns fallen comrade
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has lost one of its commissioners.
The Inspector General of Police through police spokesman expressed deep sorrows and announced the untimely death of the Commissioner of Police Godfrey Taire Idhewge, who passed on Friday afternoon at St. Francis Hospital in Nsambya.
“We do extend our heartfelt sympathies to the immediate family members, and the entire Police fraternity,” the police press statement reads.
The late CP Godfrey Taire Idhwege joined Police, on 2nd January, 1989, and due to his unselfish dedication, courage and commitment, he grew in career through the ranks from Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police to the rank of Commissioner of Police.
In the press statement Fred Enanga said the fallen officer served with distinction in various high profile positions that included Commandant of Environment Police from 2014 to 2019, Commandant Railway Police in 2011, Police Force Transport officer from 2007 to 2011, Kampala Extra Region as the Deputy Regional Police Commander from 2006 to 2007, Regional Police Commander for South Western region in 2006, District Police Commander Lira District 2004 to 2006, Kumi District Commander 1991 to 1995.
He also served as a Member of Parliament for Kagoma Constituency, from 1996 to 2001, and was reinstated to Uganda Police Force on 23rd October, 2001, after five years as an MP.
The IGP has tasked the Directorate of Welfare to organize the burial arrangements in honour of the fallen comrade.
“Once again, our heartfelt condolences go out to our comrade’s family, whom we hold in our prayers and thoughts. May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace,” Enanga mourned.