Easter: Police issue guidelines to churchgoers, motorists
Motorists were strongly encouraged to adhere to road safety regulations during the Easter festivities that mark the story of Jesus rising from the dead, three days after he was executed.
Police advised churchgoers to exercise caution in their surroundings and collaborate effectively with security agencies at places of worship. (AFP)
Umar Kashaka
Journalist @New Vision
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The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has issued guidelines to churchgoers, motorists and the general public ahead of the Easter celebrations.
It advised churchgoers on Thursday (April 17) to exercise caution in their surroundings and collaborate effectively with security agencies at places of worship.
Motorists were strongly encouraged to adhere to road safety regulations during the Easter festivities that mark the story of Jesus rising from the dead, three days after he was executed.
“Uganda Police Force strongly urge Ugandans to maintain heightened vigilance and awareness, as these periods often amplify vulnerability to criminal activities,” the Police said in a statement released on the social media platform X.
UPF noted that individual vigilance, community watch programs and enhanced premises security measures are crucial in this regard.
“We extend sincere wishes for a peaceful and joyous Easter to all Ugandans. By working collectively, we can ensure the maintenance of security and harmony,” it said.
According to the Bible, Jesus was resurrected on Easter Sunday, days after dying on a wooden cross.
Crime falls by 4.1%
Recorded crime across Uganda decreased by 4.1% last year, the latest Police report compiled by the Criminal Investigations Directorate shows.
The 2024 annual crime report that was released on February 19 said cases dropped from 228,074 in 2023 to 218,715.
Out of the total cases reported to the Police countrywide, 81,750 were taken to court, 46,302 were not proceeded with, while 90,663 were still under inquiry at the time of compiling the report.
Out of the cases taken to court, 26,328 secured convictions, 1,510 were acquitted, 10,333 were dismissed while 43,579 were still pending in court.
The report said for 2024, a grand total of 220,594 persons (132,714 male adults, 59,331 female adults, 7,969 male juveniles and 20,580 female juveniles) were victims of crimes.
“On average, 18,226 cases were reported to police every month in the year 2024. Out of every 100,000 people, 476 were victims of crime,” it said.