Yesterday, there was a bomb scare at International University of East Africa Auditorium when a bomb link object was sighted by one of the security guard during mass.
According to police, they managed to secure the object from the scene without any difficulty.
“An incident occurred at the International University Of East Africa Auditorium in Kasanga while prayers were ongoing.
It’s alleged that an item suspected to be an explosive was sighted by one of the security guards who immediately alerted the area police,” reads the statement on Kampala Metropolitan Police Facebook page.
The statement further reads that; “Our Bomb Squad responded fast, took control of the situation, had the worshippers evacuated to another safely designated place for normal prayers.
“However, upon examination, the object has been identified as a party popper and was safely taken away from the scene.
“We want to commend the members of the public for being vigilant and informing the police in time.
“However, we still call upon the entire public to remain vigilant, report, inform the area police in case of any incidents and items that look suspicious in their communities.
“Members of the public should always take necessary security precautions at their homes, roads, places of leisure, worship.”
