Uganda Police has warned a section of unidentified Ugandans planning to march to Parliament on July, 23 in the protest of corruption by the legislators.
Police Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke revealed that they are aware of the mobilization efforts, but however, time of commencement and organizational details are unclear.
“Uganda Police is reliably informed of ongoing mobilization efforts on social media calling for people to march to parliament. Unidentified organizers have circulated placards urging people to gather on all Kampala streets on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 but the time of commencement and organizational details are unclear.
He added that given the lack of transparency and potential for disorder, the police strongly warn against proceeding with this match.
“Uganda Police Force is issuing a clear warning against attempts to incite violence or breach public order through uncontrolled demonstrations,” Rusoke said.
He noted that the right to a peaceful protest will be respected, but police will not tolerate attempts to incite public disorder.
“UPF urges persons who wish to exercise their rights such as the right to assembly and demonstrate to always work collaboratively with it to ensure that they don’t aid persons of ulterior motives to hijack these expressions to accomplish criminal intentions,” he guided.
