The Inspector General of Police (IGP) General Kale Kayihura has praised journalists, religious leaders and crime preventers, noting that their work has greatly contributed to peace and security in the country.
“We have gotten a lot of support from crime preventers, religious leaders and also the journalists,” Gen Kayihura said today while addressing a press conference at police headquarters in Naguru.
He added: “There is no doubt that crime preventers are of added value to the country. I want to appreciate their patriotic service.”
During the press conference IGP Kayihura also issued guidelines on the use of fireworks on New Year Day. “Display of fireworks and burning tyres near petrol stations and inflammable places is prohibited,” he said, and warned Ugandans against being lax during the festivities.
“We have different forms of terrorism these days. We have to be vigilant of all the people around us,” he said, adding: “We want people to have fireworks but since we are living in the era of terrorism, terrorists may use that savagely.”
Further, the police boss said Christmas-related cases, mostly those of homicide, had reduced in 2016.
“This year, we registered 33 homicide cases on Christmas Day compared to last year where we registered 50 cases,” he said.
Meanwhile, a raging fire has broken at Casablanca Bar and Restaurant in Kansanga and, according to police, the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
