Editor
The Kabale District Security Committee has intensified security operations and patrols to ensure the safety of residents within Kabale Municipality and its surrounding areas in anticipation of Christmas. These efforts, initiated last week, specifically targeted Boda Boda riders, resulting in the impoundment of several motorcycles.
Ronald Andrew Babak, the Kabale Deputy Resident Commissioner, highlighted that those confiscated were found operating at night, concealing their number plates, not residing in Kabale town, and not affiliated with any designated stage. The move comes in response to a surge in criminal activities within the municipality, with criminals, including those armed with machetes, posing a threat to the local population.
Speaking to Kabale journalists at the District headquarters, Resident District Commissioner Godfrey Nyakahuma announced the deployment of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) and Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) to ensure peace, stability, and a decrease in crime rates. Security measures are also being extended to churches to mitigate potential terrorist threats from groups like the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) during the festive season.
Nyakahuma called upon the public and church leaders to implement thorough checks on individuals entering churches. He emphasized the importance of promptly reporting any suspicious activities to authorities and encouraged collaboration with security personnel to guarantee a secure and peaceful festive season.
