A security and development meeting organised by Amolatar town council NRM chairman Alfred Among Adini has called for strengthened security patrols, improved coordination among leaders and greater community involvement in combating crime.

The meeting, held on Tuesday October 20, 2026, at Star One Hotel was attended by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), the NRM publicity secretary, town council SACCO leaders, Local Council I and II chairpersons, as well as village, cell and parish coordinators.

In his submission, the Deputy RDC Obonyo Magwar urged the NRM team to liaise with the RDC’s office and the District Police Commander to accelerate patrols in response to increasing cases of theft and insecurity.

He also called for the activation of security committees at the local level to identify suspected offenders, hold regular planning meetings and promptly report cases to relevant authorities.

The meeting further proposed that the district security team apply for an independent police dog to support investigations in Amolatar.

However, the Deputy RDC Magwar cautioned that dog evidence alone is not conclusive in the prosecution of suspects. He advised complainants to provide additional evidence, including site findings, voice recordings, photographs and medical documentation of injuries where applicable.

The Deputy RDC Magwar assured participants that the RDC’s office would respond promptly to security meeting invitations if they were made early and in writing.

He also advised communities to seek legal redress where individuals suspected of repeatedly disturbing the peace and disrupting social and economic activities are released without adequate action.

Possible avenues, he said, include the State Attorney, magistrates, the Judicial Service Commission and the Police Professional Standards Unit.

The meeting also addressed tensions surrounding the handling of PLU registration books.

The Deputy RDC Magwar clarified that the PLU is a pressure group and said its coordination arrangements had already been harmonised in Lira City before the official unveiling of Okodo Peter as the Amolatar coordinator by the mainstream PLU led by Kabanda.

He said a prior harmonisation meeting held at Total Lira was attended by Olobo Dubai, Okodo Peter, Ayena of Namasale, the Amolatar District Internal Security Officer, the Deputy RDC.

The participants reportedly agreed that Okodo Peter would take responsibility for coordinating PLU activities in the district.

According to the Deputy RDC, Olobo Dubai’s earlier mobilisation efforts were appreciated, but he was requested to hand over the registration books in the communities. Hon. Dubai reportedly agreed to the proposal.

The Deputy RDC attributed disunity, limited development and inadequate facilitation among leaders to poverty-stricken communities.

He urged leaders to refocus on the NRM principles of patriotism, Pan-Africanism and socio-economic transformation.

He further called for the fast-tracking of the long-awaited NRM mobilisers and supporters SACCO, which he said could support wealth creation if properly mobilised across the district.

The NRM town council committee committed itself to taking immediate stewardship of the mobilisation process.

Participants raised concerns about cattle theft and the movement of suspected stolen cattle in Fuso trucks crossing the ferry. They proposed establishing a designated loading point where cattle purchased from the community could be verified and loaded.

The leaders also cited restrictions affecting cattle traders who transport animals through the ferry.

The Deputy RDC agreed to engage officers in the President’s Office and other relevant authorities on the matter.

Amirimiri was presented as a particular area of concern because of insecurity. In response, the Deputy RDC directed local leaders to organise an immediate security meeting in the area to address the problem.

He also urged leaders to combine security interventions with poverty alleviation measures, noting that prolonged drought had severely affected livelihoods and could be contributing to insecurity.

Participants raised concerns about the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM), cattle restocking and alleged injustices in police investigations and court proceedings.

The Deputy RDC encouraged residents to report cases to the police and ensure that complainants provide sufficient witnesses and evidence.

He also suggested that the NRM party seek access to legal professionals who could periodically guide communities on criminal and civil matters, as well as on lawful procedures when dealing with police and courts.

The meeting ended with a call for stronger cooperation between political leaders, security agencies and communities to promote peace, reduce poverty and advance development in Amolatar.