On May 17, the joint security agencies issued a statement commending all security personnel for helping maintain law and order during the swearing-in ceremony of President Museveni, which took place on May 12.
In a statement dated May 17, the leadership of the joint security agencies has commended all security personnel, for maintaining law and order during the swearing-in ceremony of the New President of the Republic of Uganda that took place on May 12 at the Kololo Independence Grounds.
According to Fred Enanga the police spokesperson, the security was extra alert in undertaking its duties which were very instrumental at a time when the country had hosted other Heads of State.
He said despite a pool of intended plan B strikes, not many scenes related to strikes were witnessed. Enanga mentioned that the police was also on the lookout to track down and stop any actors intending to destabilize the swearing.
“As witnessed across the country, security was extra alert, with very robust overt and covert presence on foot and motorized patrols, at hotspots and tactical areas countrywide. At the end of the day, it enabled us to protect the New President, all visiting heads of State, VIPs, dignitaries and all other invitees,” Enanga said.
“We thank them all for taking time to attend and witness the swearing-in ceremony. It was an affirmation of our democratic system and a reminder to all Ugandans and in particular the electorate, that it is their voices which count. The joint leadership of the security agencies are pleased with how the ceremony turned out to be one of the safest. All credit goes to the very effective planning out of the security master plan 2021.”
Going further, he, however, revealed that their focus is now on the ongoing swearing-in of parliamentary and local government positions.
Enanga disclosed that even if there are lesser threats at this level, the police is not ready to take risks. He mentioned that they continue to be on the watch out for any threats.
“Our focus now is on the swearing-in of parliamentary and local government positions during this week. Even if there are lesser threats at this level, we continue to assess the security posture at tactical and operational level, in anticipation of all forms of threats and vulnerabilities.”
“All our territorial commanders are tasked to ensure all invited persons follow the health, safety and security protocols in place,” Enanga added applauding all the successful politicians.
Enanga however, warned them to take extra caution because due to their status now, they are a potential target for fraudsters, loan sharks and money lenders, who will attempt to use all sorts of tactics to lure them as VIPs into financial deals that appear too attractive.
“Others will use aggressive tactics, to extort money out of them. We therefore, call upon them to be very vigilant and follow their instincts when they come across such attempts by greedy and despicable individuals. The police and sister security agencies shall respond appropriately when any reports of fraud are brought to its attention.”
“Once again congratulations to the New President, all Hon. Members of Parliament and Local Council Leaders,” he commended.
