Ban security officers in hoods, MP Opendi urges Parliament

“Why should we have UPDF or even police officers dressed in hoods, carrying guns in public during the day? It is only thieves who do that,” Opendi added.

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On Thursday, December 19, 2024, during plenary, Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Opendi (NRM) brought it to the attention of the House, requesting State Minister for Veterans Affairs Huda Oleru, who was due to table the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill 2024, to comment on the matter. (New Vision/Files)
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KAMPALA - It has become increasingly common for security personnel to wear balaclavas (hoods) or tactical gear that obscure their identities, raising concern among some lawmakers.

On Thursday, December

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