Africa-Press – Uganda. Former colleagues and friends have hailed retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Sam Omara as an extraordinary officer who served Uganda with unwavering dedication and respect for the public.
Omara, who passed away on Monday after a long battle with prostate cancer, is being remembered for his calm approach to duty and efforts to bridge relations between the police and the community.
“Sam Omara greatly respected the police uniform and was highly committed and calm in his operations. He built strong relationships with the public even during the most vigorous operations,” said retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Asan Kasingye.
Omara, famous for his role during the “Walk to Work” protests, retired from the Uganda Police Force in 2020 and later served as head of operations and training at a private security company.
His former colleagues also noted his deep love for his family and his pride in being an in-law of the Buganda Kingdom.
Sam Omara’s son, Sam Omara Junior, confirmed the news of his passing, revealing that his father had spent six months bedridden before being admitted to Mulago National Referral Hospital on 19th April.
“After my father retired, his health started failing. He was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer, and it has been a difficult five years for him and the family,” Omara Junior said.
Mike Mukulu, who employed Omara after his retirement, also spoke highly of him as a man who loved his country and served it with great dedication.
He recalled Omara’s calm demeanour during the ‘Walk to Work’ protests, adding that Omara was instrumental in preventing politicians from staging protests in the city that, he said, could have destabilised the economy.
Omara is expected to be buried at his ancestral home in Tororo this Friday.
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