The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces- 4Infantry Division Headquarters has noted with deep concern of augmenting number of civilians and private security companies in Acholi and west Nile sub religion dressed in Military outfits bearing UPDF imprint that are a conserve of the security forces such as warm suits, jackets, ranger boots, berets, capes, porches, weapon slings and backpacks.
Capt. Kato Ahmad Hassan, UPDF 4Infantry Public Information Officer, warned that the UPDF Act, of 2005 Section 160 part 2 prohibits none members of the security forces using such costumes mentioned above.
“Whilst the Uganda Gazette under General notice No 1013 of 2019 dated 18th Sept 2019 issued a notice describing and prohibiting members of the public from wearing military materials and decorations or so nearly resembling them,” Capt. Kato said.
He added, “We wish to warn these individuals in their various capacities to stop putting on these items listed above as soon as possible and to hand them over to the Uganda Police Force and the UPDF for further management.”
Capt. Kato further noted that futility to comply with these admonitions will invite an indictment to the violators. Adding, “UPDF desires to restate its commitment to maintaining law and order in our community.”
