National Security Council to profile all mall owners

By Simon Masaba

The National Security Council (NCS) has resolved to update particulars of major business shopping malls, including proprietors’ profiles in a bid to fight armed terrorism after al-Shabaab militants hit Kenya killing over 60 people.

The Police boss, Gen. Kale Kayihura, said the profiling will include collecting data about entrepreneurs in various businesses such as markets, bus terminals and schools.

The measure, Kayihura said, was initiated during a meeting that involved President Yoweri Museveni and the Security Council.

Members of the council chaired by the President include: External Security Organisation, Internal Security Organisation, the Police, Joint Anti-Terrorism force, Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence and the UPDF.

Kayihura revealed the new fight against terrorism while opening a training seminar of senior police officers and its managers at the Lugogo Conference Hall in Nakawa, Kampala yesterday. All regional Police commanders are attending the seminar.