Brig Gen David Mugisha has commenced work as the leader of Uganda’s most elite force – the Special Forces Command.
Mugisha, who called for “teamwork to accomplish all demanding tasks of SFC,” took over from Brig Gen Felix Busizoori on Tuesday during a ceremony presided over by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Wilson Mbadi at the SFC headquarters in Entebbe.
Mbadi called on the officers and men of the Special Forces Command (SFC) to contribute towards the good of Uganda and “always be very serious whenever we are given assignments.”
He added: “This will enable the President to achieve the broader mission.”
Mbadi said SFC needed to fulfil its tactical obligations in the force and maintain a high level of patriotism.
He noted that security is always demanding and that training was a priority because it improves soldiers’ efficiency.
Gen. Mbadi thanked Brig. Busizoori for the work he has done in his short term as the commander SFC and called on Brig. Gen. Mugisha to work on the outstanding tasks. He asked the rest of the officers to support Mugisha towards accomplishing the set tasks.
Brig. Gen. Busizoori observed that SFC was created to accomplish specific missions in UPDF. He revealed that SFC officers and men have received training both locally and abroad.
Busizoori reported that the SFC spouses’ program has been a success.
He said during his tour of duty the force has played a role towards the control of the Covid- 19 pandemic, constructed 102 housing units with additional 80 units pending completion, successful VIP protection, renovation and completion of Lunyo barracks, construction of a driving simulator, among others.
The handover was also attended by the Deputy SFC Commander, Hon. Brig. Charity Bainababo, Col. John Bosco Asinguza, Col. Asaph Mweteise, Col. Grant Mugabi, Col. Herbert Nabimanya, Col. Gilbert Owamegyezi, other Commanding officers, Directors, Commandants, Senior and Junior officers in the SFC.
