Police says it has credible intel that people are planning to protest on Tuesday, according to Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokerson, Luke Owoyesigire.
In a statement issued on Monday, Luke says the information that the opposition is planning nationwide protests starting with the capital, Kampala.
“We have received information from credible sources that a section of opposition politicians are planning nationwide violent demonstrations and riots beginning with Kampala Metropolitan area tomorrow (9/3/2021),” Luke’s statement says.
It adds, “The organisers of these illegal demonstrations are mobilising the public using social media and leaflets with wording that reads “Time is Now. Join Nationalwide protests to fight for our victory. M7 Tajja Kulayira”.
He however, warns that those who participate in the said protests will face the long arm of the law.
“We want to warn the organisers of these unlawful demonstrations to desist from participating in any unlawful activities.
The police will not hesitate to arrest and charge in courts of law anyone, who will be found participating in these illegal activities,” Luke warns.