KABALE POLICE BAN FIREWORKS, OVERNIGHT PRAYERS ON NEW YEAR’S EVE

By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Kabale—

Security agencies in Kabale district have cautioned the public against organizing fireworks displays, burning of tyres and holding overnight prayers as they usher in the New Year, 2022.

In the wake of government restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19, bars, which often were licensed to display fireworks, have officially remained closed, and the country is still under a night-time curfew that starts at 7 pm and runs until 5:30 a.m.

On Monday this week, the police spokesperson Fred Enanga said that with such restrictions in place, every person is expected to be indoors on New Year’s Eve.

Speaking to our reporter ASP, Abel Ruganza the Kabale District Police Commander also has re-echoed that there will be no display of fireworks, burning tyres and overnight prayers among others in Kabale district. He asked leaders not to hold gatherings and overnight prayers.

ASP Ruganza vowed to intensify security and more deployments to ensure that there is no display of fireworks and night gatherings saying that curfew will be enhanced

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