KAMPALA – At least 65 Ugandan marine police officers have completed a six-month training course conducted by North Korean experts as Uganda builds up its marine capacity on the disputed Migingo Island in Lake Victoria.

Uganda and Kenya both claim ownership of the island, which is currently under the control of Ugandan forces.

At the ceremony for the newly graduated officers, North Korean ambassador to Uganda Jong Thae Yang urged that they be brave when carrying out their duties.

“I want to advise you to be like a sheep while dealing with innocent people, but brave as a lion or