Masindi, Uganda.
A shocking scandal has emerged at the Kabalye Police Training School in Masindi, where 69 trainees were arrested on charges of forgery and uttering false documents. The incident came to light on July 20, 2024, when the commandant of the training school, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ezekiel Ebapu, reported the case to Masindi Police Station.
The suspects, hailing from various districts across Uganda, were found to have submitted forged academic documents in an attempt to gain admission as Probation Police Constables. The forged documents were detected during the verification process conducted by the police verification team from Uganda Police Force Human Resources (UPF H/R).
The forgery was discovered between July 13 and July 20, 2024, prompting immediate action from the authorities. A team of detectives led by Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police (D/ASP) Ochitti Simon Peter from Masindi Police Station swiftly initiated inquiries into the matter. Statements were recorded from the suspects, witnesses, and the reporter. Certified copies of the alleged forged documents were retrieved and attached to the case file, and the original documents are set to be verified by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
The suspects, including 46 men and 23 women, were detained at the Central Police Station (CPS) Masindi. It was observed that many of the suspects confessed to having forged their documents with the intention of joining the police force. The trainees and their properties have been handed over to CPS Masindi for further investigation
All suspects have been handed over to CPS Masindi for further investigations.
Most suspects admitted to forging their documents in their respective districts.
The forged documents were presented to the staff at Kabalye Police Training School during the reporting period.
Outstanding Inquiries.
The investigations are ongoing, and the suspects are currently out on police bond. Further details are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.
D/ASP Ochitti Simon Peter, who is overseeing the investigation, has assured the public that the police are committed to maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process and will take necessary actions against those found guilty of forgery.
This incident raises serious questions about the recruitment processes and highlights the need for stringent verification measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
