Police spokesperson Fred Enanga in a security press briefing in Kampala
Said the police directorate of crime intelligence working with other stakeholders have picked credible information of plans by selected groups and individuals to hold unlawful processions and assemblies as a way of expressing discontent against the surge in commodity prices and fuel.
He urged event organisers planning to hold any processions in the country to notify the police about their meetings.
Enanga pointed out that if organisers work with the police, their activities shall be regulated but those who want to work outside the law will definitely suffer consequences.
He said all police territorial commanders have been instructed not to allow any unlawful assemblies to occur and take action aimed at apprehending the agitators and instigators of these unlawful assemblies.
By Mumbejja Ndagire