Security Agencies Prepared to Counter Violent Acts, NUP Warned

Security agencies have sound resources at disposal to fend off criminal gangs that are planning to terrorize the country, police spokesman Fred Enanga said Monday afternoon.

According to the police spokesman, intelligence gatherings show that elements in opposition parties like the National Unity Platform (NUP) are seeding violence, but the security apparatus is well-equipped to stave off these plans.

"Following intelligence gathered about plans by NUP and other violent groups and actors to hold riots and political demonstrations this week, we wish to inform the public that the security agencies are ready and prepared to counter all riots and illegal protests," he said.

Enanga, however, noted that they haven't gleaned enough information the predict the extent of the threats.

"Although the extent of the threats cannot be predicted, we are taking no chances, following the continued and reckless statements by the anti-democratic forces and agents of disunity, embedded agitators of violence," he said.

"We want to reassure the public that we have mobile and rapid, response teams on standby that are prepared across over 300 flashpoints to control crowds and also respond to any public safety needs."

Uganda was recently hit by two bomb explosions that left two dead, but security has been able to track some of the culprits who have been either killed or arrested.