Pakwach district has recently issued 18 stringent security directives in anticipation of the upcoming festive season. The security authorities in Pakwach District have meticulously outlined these guidelines to address potential concerns related to crime during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
In an interview with Mr. Eseru Paul, the Pakwach Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and head of security in the district, he emphasized the crucial role of guiding the public during this sensitive time. The security directives were established based on three key principles: Prevention, Detection, and Curtailing.
RDC Eseru expressed the district’s commitment to fulfilling its responsibilities and urged communities to actively contribute, emphasizing their role as a force multiplier in ensuring a secure environment.
To reach a wider audience, the guidelines have been translated into the local language and will be broadcasted on radio stations throughout the festive season, starting from December 21.
Among the 18 issued guidelines are measures such as guarding against terrorism, encouraging the reporting of any suspicious persons or objects, and requiring all lodges and guesthouses to record clients’ original documents. Additionally, visitors intending to celebrate Christmas are mandated to report to the LC1 chairpersons, adhering to the various stipulations outlined in the comprehensive guidelines provided by the Pakwach district security team under the leadership of RDC Eseru Paul.
A copy of the guidelines, obtained by The Ankole Times newspaper, reveals that it was distributed to key authorities, including the Minister for Presidency, Secretary of the Office of the President, DISO Pakwach, Deputy RDC, and LCV Chairperson of Pakwach district, among others.
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