The Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC), Dr. James Musinguzi, reassures the public and potential tourists of the safety of Entebbe Botanical Gardens after the recovery and detonation of a bomb near Rolex Beach within the Gardens on Tuesday.
Security measures, including the deployment of the canine unit, counter-terrorism, tourism police, regular police, and UWA ranger force, have been initiated to ensure the safety of visitors. Metal detectors will be introduced as part of access control measures, and the Gardens will be fully fenced with limited entry and exit points for enhanced monitoring and security.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the recovered item was a non-spent ordnance buried underground for years, exposed due to soil erosion. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious items promptly.
