Govt closes security firms
PRIVATE security organisations that do not conform to the set rules and regulations have been de-registered.
By Apollo Mubiru
and Mariam Nalunkuuma
PRIVATE security organisations that do not conform to the set rules and regulations have been de-registered.
Internal affairs minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda told parliament yesterday that they had also put a halt on licensing of private security organisations.
Without naming the firms, Rugunda said investigations had revealed that some reported cases of insecurity were perpetuated by armed people belonging to such organisations.
“These incidents have forced us to re-examine regulations governing these agencies, their management, recruitment procedures and arms control. We have de-registered those that were found wanting,†he said.
He was briefing MPs on insecurity resulting from robberies in Kampala, Wakiso, Kamwenge, Kayunga and Kabarole.
Responding to a query on security by Victoria Ssebagereka (Kayunga), Rugunda said, “There have been incidents of insecurity not only in the mentioned districts but in other parts of the country as well.â€
He, however, said an examination of the crime statistics in the named districts during the first quarter of the year had not suggested a sharp rise and that the situation was not as bad as reported.
Rugunda was optimistic that the recently-passed Fire Arms (Amendment) Bill 2003 would provide stiffer penalties for those found in illegal possession of firearms.
Kalule Sengo (Gomba) said the government should consider reinstating Operation Wembley, saying it did a good job in combating crime.
and Mariam Nalunkuuma
PRIVATE security organisations that do not conform to the set rules and regulations have been de-registered.
Internal affairs minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda told parliament yesterday that they had also put a halt on licensing of private security organisations.
Without naming the firms, Rugunda said investigations had revealed that some reported cases of insecurity were perpetuated by armed people belonging to such organisations.
“These incidents have forced us to re-examine regulations governing these agencies, their management, recruitment procedures and arms control. We have de-registered those that were found wanting,†he said.
He was briefing MPs on insecurity resulting from robberies in Kampala, Wakiso, Kamwenge, Kayunga and Kabarole.
Responding to a query on security by Victoria Ssebagereka (Kayunga), Rugunda said, “There have been incidents of insecurity not only in the mentioned districts but in other parts of the country as well.â€
He, however, said an examination of the crime statistics in the named districts during the first quarter of the year had not suggested a sharp rise and that the situation was not as bad as reported.
Rugunda was optimistic that the recently-passed Fire Arms (Amendment) Bill 2003 would provide stiffer penalties for those found in illegal possession of firearms.
Kalule Sengo (Gomba) said the government should consider reinstating Operation Wembley, saying it did a good job in combating crime.