By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Uganda Police Force has met with the National Unity Platform leadership at Police Headquarters Naguru, Kampala.
The meeting that took place on Monday, 27th May, 2024 was in response to NUP’s letter written on 23rd May 2024, protesting against the alleged brutality meted out on them by the Police and Military on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, and the illegal obstruction of their activities.
According to ACP Nabakka Claire, the Deputy Police Spokesperson, the meeting agreed that the NUP Leadership should, in all their notifications, write officially to the IGP early enough as per the law to allow UPF management to reply in time and copy their letters to the Territorial Commanders.
It was also agreed that the District Security Committee shall carry out an assessment of security at the venue, environs, and the route that the NUP members intend to use before the meetings. The committee will work together with the Liaison Officer of NUP to agree on an appropriate venue where Police can effectively provide security. The assessment will be in coordination with town clerks who always grant permission for venue usage.
Furthermore, it was resolved that the NUP Leadership will provide a liaison officer whose role will be to coordinate with Police Headquarters and Unit Commanders regarding preparations for holding their activities and following up on security concerns from the party.
The meeting attended to by SCP Fred Enanga urged NUP Leadership to prevail over their members who wear military insignia, as these acts contravene the law with a warning that Persons found culpable shall be dealt with individually.
The NUP Leadership will provide a liaison officer whose role will be to coordinate with Police Headquarters and Unit Commanders regarding preparations for holding their activities and following up on security concerns from the party.
Regarding the alleged confiscated NUP items by security, it was agreed that a follow-up will be made by the Director of Operations, and communication will be made later and finally that regarding NUP members arrested for acts contravening the law, the meeting agreed that the NUP Liaison Officer should always contact Police for follow up.
