Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande, has donated 23 iron sheets and other construction materials to support the rehabilitation of Kyeera Sub-county Police Station in Mpumudde, Lwemiyaga, Sembabule District, following damage caused by a storm.
The police station's roof was blown off by strong winds during a heavy downpour, leaving officers struggling to carry out their duties in the damaged building.
The storm also reportedly destroyed more than 20 houses in the area, leaving several families counting their losses.
While handing over the 23 iron sheets, Rwashande said the police station was an important security facility that needed a functional building to enable officers to serve the community effectively.
“Police is the centre of gravity and a centre for everyone, where people report their problems. When it has no roof or office, people cannot receive the security services they need,” Rwashande said.
He explained that the donation was intended to help restore the police station and enable officers to resume their duties in a suitable working environment.
“I have brought these iron sheets to help restore this service centre so that, in the interest of humanity, officers can have a place to work from and continue serving the people,” he said.
Rwashande added that he would also seek assistance for residents whose houses and property were damaged by the storm.
He said he intended to approach the Office of the Prime Minister to explore possible support for affected households and help them recover from the destruction.
The officer in charge of the police station, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Luke Monday, thanked Rwashande for responding to their plight, saying the damage to the building had disrupted police operations.
Monday explained that the station had become unsuitable for police work following the destruction of its roof, leaving officers without adequate space to perform their duties and safeguard their equipment.
He said the situation had also created difficulties in accommodating suspects in police custody.
“We appreciate the MP for coming to our rescue. The building had deteriorated to the extent that we no longer had a suitable place to carry out our duties, keep our property or accommodate suspects,” Monday said.
He added that repairing the roof would improve the working environment for officers and strengthen their ability to respond to security concerns in the area.
Residents welcomed the donation, describing the police station as an important security facility that helps protect their property and maintain law and order.
They said the station plays a particularly significant role in combating livestock theft, which has been a concern in the community.
The residents expressed hope that rehabilitating the building would enable police officers to resume their operations effectively and improve security in the area.