Summary:
- Easter, a pivotal Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, holds profound spiritual meaning for believers worldwide. This year, as the celebration approaches on March 31st, Elly Maate, the spokesperson for the Kigezi regional police, underscored the collective responsibility in preventing and combating crime to foster a safe and crime-free society
KABALE: Police in the Kigezi Sub-region have warned residents against celebrating the Easter season in a manner befitting its sacred significance.
Easter, a pivotal Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, holds profound spiritual meaning for believers worldwide. This year, as the celebration approaches on March 31st, Elly Maate, the spokesperson for the Kigezi regional police, underscored the collective responsibility in preventing and combating crime to foster a safe and crime-free society.
Maate emphasized that law enforcement agencies, including police and other security forces, are maintaining heightened vigilance to ensure a peaceful conclusion to the festive season. He urged the public to celebrate conscientiously, particularly in light of existing terror threats.
Maate called upon entertainment venues, places of worship, and other gathering spots to enhance security measures. He stressed the importance of employing metal detectors, walkthrough machines, and vigilant security personnel, including guards and bouncers, who must collaborate closely with law enforcement to mitigate any potential risks.
Addressing local leaders and the general populace, Maate urged heightened security awareness and vigilance, urging prompt reporting of any suspicious individuals or objects to preempt potential threats and their associated consequences. He advised individuals attending night prayers or moving during nighttime hours to exercise caution, avoiding solitary paths, dimly lit areas, and ensuring the safety of children by not permitting them to wander alone or stay home unattended.
CUE IN MAATE….ON THE PUBLIC…..RR/ENG//
Maate also cautioned drivers and riders against reckless behaviors such as over speeding, overloading vehicles, and taking unfamiliar routes, all of which pose significant risks to passengers’ lives. Maate stressed the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and emphasized the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, urging drivers and riders to prioritize safety over momentary excitement.
CUE IN MAATE…ON DRIVERS AND RIDERS…..RR/ENG//
