Police issues strict guidelines ahead of planned Togikwatako demonstrations tomorrow

By Joseph Lubandi

Posted on December 11, 2017

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Police has warned those planning to demonstrate tomorrow ahead of the to be aware that the law will act accordingly. Opposition leaders have called upon the public to demonstrate ahead of the presentation and reading of the age limit bill. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police commander Frank Mwesigwa, police and other security agencies are aware of threats but they will work tireless to stop any violent acts.

“We are aware of the opposition’s plan to stage violent activities in the CBD, around Parliament and block other MPs. Police are working with other security agencies and we’ve counter measures to allow democratic processes to take place,” Mwesigwa explained.

“Once the threat is high, we shall have adequate deployment to see that there is a democratic process. When they launched their campaign, they warned the police and we have those threats of beating our officers”, he added.

Mwesigwa continued to say that they do not expect masses at parliament tomorrow and they have no problem with people wearing red ribbon if at all they don’t involve in unlawful activities.

via: Matooke Republic