Kagadi, Uganda – Before concluding his visit to Bunyoro, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni made a stop at Isunga Police Station in Kagadi District, a site of great historical significance in Uganda’s liberation struggle.
Museveni recounted how, on February 6, 1981, he and his comrades launched an armed rebellion against the then-government of Milton Obote, starting with just 27 guns. Their first attack on Kabamba Barracks led to the capture of military equipment, and as they advanced through Kagadi, they overran Isunga Police Station, seizing an RPG-7B gun.
“This RPG was a valuable addition to the few weapons we had already captured from Kabamba earlier that day, and it significantly aided us in our struggle,” Museveni said.
Recognizing its role in Uganda’s history, the President announced plans to rehabilitate the police station and preserve it as a historical site. “We will rehabilitate this police station and preserve it as one of our historical sites from the liberation struggle,” he affirmed.
The restoration of Isunga Police Station will serve as a tribute to the sacrifices made during the liberation war and educate future generations about Uganda’s journey to peace and stability.
