Mogadishu, April 20, 2016
The Commander of the new Ugandan contingent to serve under AMISOM jetted in Mogadishu Somalia Tuesday 19th April 2016.
Col. Ronald Bigiriwa, the commander of battle group (Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) arrived in Somalia Tuesday afternoon accompanied by another fresh batch of soldiers to serve under him and also under AMISOM mandate.
The new battle contingent is expected to replace battle group 15 which is based in Arbiska, which is under the command of Col Silvio Aguma.
UPDF’s battle 15 group has completed its one year tour of duty in Somalia.
Col. Bigirwa was received by Lt. Col. Paul Muhanguzi, the Commanding Officer of 35 Battalion under battle group 15.
Addressing the soldiers moments after arrival, Col. Bigirwa called for discipline, alertness and dedication ahead of the tough mission ahead.
In November 2015, another Ugandan battle group rotated out and was replaced by battle group 17, commanded by Col. Bob Ogik.
Reference: http://amisom-au.org/
