Kampala – The Uganda Police Force is in the final process of changing operating Uniform for the Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU
The unit which is directly charged with the responsibility of mitigating cattle thefts and is mostly operating in Karamoja and the neighbouring districts is changing its uniform for easy identification and to suit the environment its forces are operating in.
According to Mike Longole, the spokesperson for Mt Moroto regional police, the change in uniform will take effect from next week.
He says the uniform formerly used by the ASTU will now only be used by Police personnel attached to the Field Force unit, FFU.
“This is to encourage members of the public not to be alarmed when they notice the change.” Said Longole
