Easter Holidays: Police Intensifies Security Measures

Police has boosted deployment to strengthen security during the Easter holidays, said Police Spokesman SCP Fred Enanga is a Monday statement.

"As you are all aware, we have entered the Holy week, which leads to the Easter celebrations on Sunday 10.04.2023. As a precaution, we have intensified security measures at churches and other worship centers during this Holiday week and Easter celebrations," reads the statement.

"Because of the Easter holiday, we anticipate many people will be traveling to their hometowns and villages for the Easter Holiday."

Enanga said police anticipates increased criminal activity during the celebrations. However, he noted that there are no specific threats but this doesn't mean vigilance should be ruled out.

"Many others will go partying, celebrating, shopping and thanksgiving. As a result, we expect an increase in criminal activity, and other threats to public safety, especially robbery, bag snatching, frauds, and livestock theft," he said.

"Although there are no specific threats directed towards the Easter holiday, we continue to actively monitor all activities to ensure there are no credible threats in the country. We have increased patrols, visibility and other security interventions, that will run through the Holy week Easter Sunday and Easter Monday."

Police has also partnered with all religious leaders and stressed the importance of community vigilance.

"We would like to remind all places of worship to review their security measures and contingency plans on protecting the churches and their assets like installing intruders’ alarms, use of forensic markers, encouraging local vigilance, minimise the risk of arsons among others; We encourage, those that are traveling to plan for early movement and additional time to the transport hubs and delays along the major roads and highways," he said.

People going shopping have been encouraged to avoid carrying large sums of money, displaying valuables, using ATMs at bans, hotels, and shopping malls.

"We would like to warn all criminals that we are well prepared to deal with them. Our territorial commanders have been tasked to do everything within their means to deliver a joyful and peaceful Easter holiday to Ugandans and visitors in the country," he said.