Magambo Tasks Regional CID Commanders to Improve Crime Investigations

What the report says

The Director of Criminal Investigations, AIGP Tom Magambo, has urged Regional CID Commanders to tighten investigative work, close operational gaps and improve coordination as police continue efforts to strengthen the fight against crime in Uganda. According to Nile Post, he made the remarks while opening a quarterly performance review meeting at CID Headquarters in Kibuli, which brought together regional investigative leaders.

The meeting is designed to assess how regional units are performing, review ongoing operations and identify obstacles affecting the handling and management of criminal cases. Magambo said regular reviews help expose weaknesses, support better leadership and keep commanders focused on producing results. He also stressed the need for more effective investigative methods and stronger teamwork across regional CID offices.

Nile Post reported that the engagement is also intended to give commanders a platform to share experiences and discuss practical steps for improving criminal investigations nationwide. The broader context is that police have faced continued pressure to improve case handling, investigative capacity and inter-unit coordination so that serious offences are investigated more efficiently and offenders are brought to justice. The CID directorate, which handles serious and complex crimes, plays a central role in gathering evidence and supporting the criminal justice process.