Uganda's Deputy Chief of Defence Forces visited soldiers fighting terrorism across Somalia last week. Lieutenant General Sam Okiding spent seven days checking on troops deployed under African Union peacekeeping operations. He praised military personnel for their dedication to peace efforts against Al-Shabaab fighters. The general delivered tactical briefings focused on defeating terrorist groups operating throughout the region. Soldiers received encouragement to maintain strong mental discipline during combat missions.
Okiding quoted religious text about careful thinking and how thoughts shape people's lives. He urged commanders to learn from previous military missions when making important battlefield decisions. The general stressed the need for discipline, courage and protecting forces from enemy attacks. Military leaders must keep their soldiers safe at all times during dangerous operations. Past experiences should guide current tactical choices against terrorist threats.
The general warned troops about corruption and misusing mission supplies meant for peacekeeping work. Soldiers deserve to receive proper payments and benefits for their service abroad. Uganda's military maintains zero tolerance policies against financial mismanagement during overseas deployments. Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga welcomed the visit as a morale boost for fighting units. Several senior officers accompanied Okiding during his assessment tour of Somali bases.
Okiding quoted religious text about careful thinking and how thoughts shape people's lives. He urged commanders to learn from previous military missions when making important battlefield decisions. The general stressed the need for discipline, courage and protecting forces from enemy attacks. Military leaders must keep their soldiers safe at all times during dangerous operations. Past experiences should guide current tactical choices against terrorist threats.
The general warned troops about corruption and misusing mission supplies meant for peacekeeping work. Soldiers deserve to receive proper payments and benefits for their service abroad. Uganda's military maintains zero tolerance policies against financial mismanagement during overseas deployments. Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga welcomed the visit as a morale boost for fighting units. Several senior officers accompanied Okiding during his assessment tour of Somali bases.
