Police Deploy Heavily to Secure Easter Holiday Festivities

Uganda Police have heightened levels of vigilance and alertness at all major places of worship, entertainment and social events points, bus and taxi terminals, all VIP and security installations.

SSP Nabakka Claire, Deputy Spokesperson Uganda Police Force, said in a Good Friday statement that this is aimed at security Easter Holiday.

She reminded the public that safety is everyone’s job and responsibility.

According to her, unlike the previous year, this Easter will be celebrated in a more joyous manner, with a chance to visit friends, family attend Easter shows, go to church, travel for holidays, shopping and other activities.

She said Easter holiday, however, comes with the potential for increased criminality, where opportunists and criminal elements target pedestrians, motorist, homes, passengers, revelers among others, to attack, steal and rob from them.

“Like always, we take security of Ugandans extremely seriously and have put up very visible, robust and focused security deployments that are closely monitored at the national and all territorial levels,” said SSP Nabakka noted.

Although there are no specific threats directed towards Uganda as a country, she reminded all members of the public that threats of terrorism still exist.

“As a result, we encourage the public to be vigilant as well and report any suspicious activity to police or any other security agency. By so doing you are helping us take robust action against offenders and bring them to justice.”

To achieve this, she said it’s important that people keep their mobile phones charged so that in the event of an emergency they can reach the police for help.

“We have put up tough and stringent measures to tackles such undisciplined drivers. As we conclude, we ask all members of the public to consider following the safety tips listed below.”

She added: “These tips and advice can help you stay as safe as possible during this Easter holiday. Once again, we would like to wish each and everyone in Uganda safe and joyful Easter holiday.”