Police say they will not issue a terror threat alert until they have established that there is an imminent threat of a terrorist attack in Uganda.
The announcement comes after the United Kingdom and France issued advisories to their citizens living in Uganda to stay away from public places because of suspected terror threats.
However, speaking today at the Police headquarters in Naguru, Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga said the police is investigating and will not take the matter lightly.
He says Joint Security operatives and counter-terrorism personnel are on the ground to trace for anything related to the advisory threats. Enanga explained that security forces have also made contacts with both embassies to ascertain the level of threats.
“When we crosschecked with our counterparts from the two embassies, they didn’t have exact information on the said attacks. We feel it is not necessary to heighten our threat level at this time. We want to assure you that have our joint counter-terrorism teams that subject such alerts to validation. We take time to review, analyze and determine them to see whether the attack is imminent in nature,” Enanga said.
Enanga has asked the public to remain calm and vigilant for any suspicious person or unattended to baggage, and alert security. He also stated that Uganda has a good track record in managing terrorism attacks since the country fell victim in 2010.
” Since 2010, we have thwarted several plots both from outside and within our country. We continue to review the security posture across the country. The public should remain calm and go about their normal activities but remain vigilant.” he explained.
Compiled by Minah Nalule
