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Police Escort Foot Pilgrims Trekking to Namugongo for Martyrs Day

by Brian Asiimwe
May 21, 2024
Police Escort Foot Pilgrims Trekking to Namugongo for Martyrs Day

Police officers provide security and traffic escort to pilgrims trekking to Namugongo for Martyrs Day celebrations

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Uganda Police have directed all territorial commanders to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims while walking through their regions and districts.

Foot pilgrims have started trekking on foot, from the neighbouring countries of the DR Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan, to Namugongo for Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations.

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“We also have pilgrims from several districts within Uganda, on the long-distance trail pilgrimage. It will take them several days to trek the long-distance trail pilgrimage, to renew their faith, and, in remembrance of the Uganda Martyrs,” said SCP Fred Enanga, police spokesperson.

He said the commanders must escort pilgrims and provide protection to them while resting at churches, schools and community centres.

“All movements under the cover of darkness at night and the wee hours of the morning are restricted, they should stay with the group, carry warm clothes, Identity cards, mobile phones and chargers, light bags and luggage, reflectors, ensure they have transport money or arranged means of transport, for their return journey,” said Enanga.

He noted that it is also important to identify those who cannot endure the journey, especially the elderly, for medical attention.

“For any emergency situations, the commanders are reminded to make use of the police ambulances, deployed on all major highways for medical evacuation and emergency response.”

He said the police continue to provide escort services and protective security cover, to pilgrims from Kenya, and other parts of Eastern Uganda.

And in addition, 724 pilgrims from Nebbi Catholic Diocese, who were flagged off on 15.05.2024, by His Grace Bishop Raphael Pi Mony Wokorach, are expected to trek for 12 days, through Aswa, Albertine, Savannah and KMP regions.

On 18.05.2024, foot pilgrims from Lango Diocese were also flagged off. They were escorted past Karuma Bridge and the Albertine region.

“We continue to escort them through Savannah region and thereafter up to Kampala.”

On 19.05.2024, several pilgrims from the DRC, Rwanda, Kisoro and Rubanda district, were hosted at Nyakatugunda Catholic Church in Rubanda Town Council.

They continue to be escorted by police and traffic personnel, as they trek the long distance to Namugongo.

“Once again, we would like to wish all pilgrims, the year 2024, a safe journey to Namugongo, as they trek to renew their faith and fulfil their religious obligations. We would also like to applaud the Catholic and Protestant Dioceses, for issuing safety guidelines to all pilgrims trekking on foot.”

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