Besigye detained at Naggalama Police Station

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has been arrested and taken to Naggalama Police Station.

Police intercepted Besigye at Mulago round about on his way to FDC Tuesday prayers at Najjanakumbi. He was briefly detained at Kira Road Police Station.

Dr. Besigye's supporters move with his convoy through Kalerwe .

Police Press Statement

The Uganda Police Force has learnt that tomorrow 5^th April, 2016, RTD. Col Dr. Kiiza Besigye will attend prayers at the FDC party Headquarters at Najanankumbi.  The prayers shall be held within the enclosed party premises and this therefore does not violate  the law. 

What is of particular security concern however, is information that after the prayers RTD. Col Dr. Kiiza Besigye intends to drive in a procession from Najanankumbi through Clock  Tower to Container Village which is one of the most highly populated areas in Kampala City.

The purpose of this statement therefore is to caution RTD. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye to desist from  carrying out any procession  tomorrow because he has not notified the Police in time as required by the Public Order Management Act sec 4 (1) 5(1). Violation of this law calls for sanctions as provided by the Act.

The public is strongly advised to shun anyone who tries to involve them in any unlawful activity that is likely to disrupt safety and peace within the city, which could result into damage to lives and people's properties.

The Uganda Police Force assures all Ugandans and in particular the business community in Kampala that all measures are in place to ensure public order prevails, as well as security for persons and properties.

FDC president, Dr. Kiiza Besigye flashed the V sign around Mulago round about on his way from his home at Kasangati to Najjanankumbi for the FDC prayer meeting before he was detained

ACP Namaye Polly

Deputy Press and Public Relations

UPF

5^th April 2016