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Arrow Security Group Chief Executive Officer Capt. Mike Mukula laying a wrath on his friend Omala's casket at All Saints Church Nakasero Kampala. (Photo by Milton Niinga)
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By Milton Niinga
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, Capt. Mike Mukula, has condemned the way the government treated the late Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sam Omala, a former Kampala North Police Operations Commander.
“Omala was a person who should have been recognised and given the highest honor for his service due to his exemplary dedication to the police force, especially when the government needed disciplined officers to defend the Constitution,” Mukula said. 
Arrow Security Group Chief Executive Officer Capt. Mike Mukula condemned the way the government treated former police commander Sam Omala. (Photo by Milton Niinga)
Addressing a handful of mourners during a send-off prayer service at All Saints Church, Nakasero in Kampala, Mukula expressed frustration over the government's failure to assist Omala when he needed medical care that was beyond his financial capacity.
“I challenge the government to enhance police officers’ welfare, including decent accommodation, medical insurance, and better salary packages. My friend Omala never received the medical attention he deserved as a retired gallant officer,” he added.
“I would have wanted to see many government officials, including Gen. Kale Kayihura, who was his commanding officer, here condoling with the family of Omala, who served his country selflessly,” he lamented.
Arrow Security Group Chief Executive Officer Capt. Mike Mukula laying a wrath on his friend Omala's casket at All Saints Church Nakasero Kampala. (Photo by Milton Niinga)
Capt. Mukula, also the CEO of Arrow Security Group and a commercial pilot, stressed that Omala deserved distinguished treatment from the government. Omala notably rose to prominence for his role in quelling the 2011 walk-to-work protests led by former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr. Col. (Rtd.) Kizza Besigye.
“If it were not for Omala’s firm stance against Besigye’s revolutionary attempts to capture State House in broad daylight, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government under President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni might have been long gone,” Mukula remarked.
ACP Sam Omala's portrait picture showing his ranks in police uniform (Photo by Milton Niinga)
Byakagaba commends Omala’s honourable service
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, commended the late ACP Sam Omala for his exemplary service to the Uganda Police Force (UPF). Represented by Commissioner of Police Moses Otaala Oburu, Byakagaba praised Omala’s unwavering commitment and contribution to the institution.
“I commend Omala, whose tireless service and commitment to maintaining law and order left an indelible mark on the force. His service was characterised by steadfast dedication, a strong sense of justice, and a passion for protecting and serving Uganda,” he said.
Omala joined the police in 1986 as a police constable and trained at Kabalye in Masindi District. He rose through the ranks until his retirement in 2020.
“When Omala’s health worsened, we were informed by the family, and we immediately took over his care in November 2024 until Easter Sunday, when he passed away,” said a police representative.
Omala, born on March 1, 1960, died on April 29, 2025, at the age of 64. He is survived by 16 children (six girls and ten boys), 29 grandchildren, and two widows: Josephine Omala and Harriet Nalubwama.
Dvyn Mutukuvu Omala who asked for forgiveness being led by fellow mourners to take a seat after speech. (Photo by Milton Niinga)
After a long battle with kidney failure and prostate cancer, Omala breathed his last at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala.
“Omala never wanted people to take the freedoms of this country for granted. That’s why I picked him to be Deputy CEO of Arrow Security Group. I will meet President Museveni for further discussions on this matter,” Mukula pledged.
Police officers with Omala's casket leaving All Saints Church Nakasero in Kampala. (Photo by Milton Niinga)
Son asks for Besigye’s forgiveness
Dvyn Mutukuvu Omala, the late officer’s heir, emotionally eulogized his father and asked for forgiveness from Dr. Besigye and all Ugandans on his behalf.
“Quoting my father, I am asking for forgiveness from all those I wronged during my service in the police, and I forgive anyone who wronged me, before God decides my fate,” he said, shedding tears.
“He told me to apologize to everyone he had wronged, including Besigye, whose protests he helped manage to maintain law and order in the city. I appeal to Ugandans to embrace forgiveness. We are from different tribes, religions, and political affiliations, but we all strive for a better country,” he added.
Dvyn Mutukuvu Omala who asked for public forgiveness breaks down morning his dad Omala at All Saints Church Kampala. (Photo by Milton Niinga)
Omala will be buried on Saturday at his ancestral home in Senda-Paskula Village, Kirewa Parish, Kirewa Sub-county in Tororo District.
Born to the late Beatrice Apio and Paul Oboth, Omala studied at Kirewa Primary School from 1973 to 1977 and later joined Old Kampala SS from 1977 to 1982. He pursued legal practice at the Law Development Centre (LDC) from 1983 to 1986 before joining the Uganda Police Force following President Museveni’s capture of Kampala.
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