World Cup: Entertainment Places told to Observe Covid-19, Ebola SOPs

The Police have directed managers of entertainment places that will show World Cup matches to strictly observe Covid-19 and Ebola Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

World Cup 2022 will kick off in Qatar tomorrow, Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, SSP Patrick Onyango, said although intelligence has not picked terror threats towards Uganda, terrorists normally tend to celebrate their anniversaries.

“You remember in 2010 during the finals of the World Cup what happened in Kampala and this week is the week they hit Kampala again. So, these are clear indications that they may want to celebrate and therefore we have to be alert.”

He said security agencies have deployed adequately to protect members of the public as they enjoy their games peacefully.

“We are calling upon proprietors and managers of places of entertainment, video halls and any place that is going to show the world Cup to have trained guards to control access to their premises,” said Onyango.

“They should have machines for checking. They should get in touch with any security agencies within their area for guidance.”

He said managers of these entertainment places should observe the SOPs of COVID-19 and Ebola.

“We are calling upon LC I Secretary for the defence to sensitise the public to report any suspicious items or person to the nearest police or our emergency room telephone at 0800122291. We want to advise the public to watch the World Cup from uncrowded places or at home.”