The police have called for enhanced security protocols in all public venues to prevent potential terrorist attacks.
Police Force spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma has acknowledged a credible terror threat and encouraged leaders in all public spaces to develop additional strategies to bolster security and ensure a high level of vigilance is maintained.
“There is a terror threat, and there has always been terror threats. The fact that Uganda is an active participant and it is on the frontlines in the fight against terror means we certainly are targets of terror threats,” he noted.
He made the revelation during the weekly joint security briefing at the police headquarters in Naguru on Monday, September 2.
He emphasised the need for all shopping centres and public venues to implement access control measures to ensure that individuals are screened.
He also highlighted the importance of conducting checks in taxi and bus terminals, urging that all passengers must be checked. Furthermore, he advised that if anyone encounters suspicious individuals or objects, they should immediately contact law enforcement and other security personnel.
Kituuma pointed out that all event organisers, including those of concerts, festivals, and other gatherings, must collaborate with the police to ensure public safety.
“Sometimes we have incidents where these people go and organise these functions without involving police. It is after there has been a situation that they come to the police to report cases. That fire brigade approach should be avoided,” he warned.
He emphasised the importance of civic responsibility, encouraging the public to always have contacts with their local police.
