Police in Kampala is holding 28-year old Gerald Kato for allegedly trying to set himself ablaze near the State Lodge in Nakasero over unemployment.
According to police, Kato, who is a resident of Kasubi, was found in possession of a jerrycan of petrol, a mattress and a lighter at the time of interception this morning.
“We realize the freedom of everyone to demonstrate including those about injustices but it should be done in a lawful manner,” Police spokesperson Fred Enanga said, adding that Kato would be charged with criminal trespass.
Meanwhile, police in Rakai on Saturday morning arrested a Go Forward coordinator Amos Kaheru for allegedly mobilising people to protest the swearing in of Mr Yoweri Museveni incase the Supreme Court rules in his favour.
Mr Kaheru made a fruitless attempt at contesting for the Kooki County parliamentary seat in the 2016 polls.
Unemployed youth arrested for trying to torch self
