Kigezi, Uganda – ASP Maate Elly, the outgoing Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, has announced his transfer to Rwenzori East Region, Kasese, where he will serve in the same capacity.
In a farewell message to partners and the community, Maate said the transfer was effected by the Inspector General of Police as he prepares for retirement in the next two years.
“I am thankful to you all for the cooperation you always showed me and the entire police fraternity of the Kigezi Region in matters of policing,” he said. “I will live to remember you and Kigezi Region, where I have stayed as my second home since 2011.”
Maate also acknowledged the Kigezi fitness team for supporting his physical readiness to serve, and thanked the journalism fraternity under its chairperson, as well as the wider community, for their partnership.
He announced that he will be replaced by SP Tumushime Nelson, who is transferring in from Rwenzori East.
Maate has served as Kigezi police spokesperson since 2011.
