Summary:
- At burial ceremony, both overt and covert security officers have been deployed. The burial ceremony is held at Nyakabingo Primary Playground in Buhayo Village, Chahi Sub County.
KISORO: Security has been heightened as thousands of mourners, including top government officials, ministers, and parliamentarians, gather to pay their last respects to the late State Minister of Defense in charge of Veteran Affairs, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi.
The body of the late Minister Sarah Mateke, who also served as the former Woman Member of Parliament for Kisoro District, will be laid to rest today at her ancestral home in Bugahe village, Nyakabingo Parish, Chahi Sub County, Bufumbira County, Kisoro District.
At burial ceremony, both overt and covert security officers have been deployed. The burial ceremony is held at Nyakabingo Primary Playground in Buhayo Village, Chahi Sub County.
The Chief mourner is the Vice president of Uganda, H.E Rtd. Maj. Jesca Alupo representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The Kisoro Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hajji Badru Ssebyala urged the public to exercise discipline, especially towards visitors from outside the district.
He also advised media personnel to stay organized to reduce congestion during the function and expressed concern over transportation, particularly warning Boda Boda riders against over speeding to prevent unnecessary accidents.
CUE IN RDC…ON DISCIPLINE…LUG//
According to Kisoro District Police Commander (DPC), Superintendent of Police Ben Wamanya, no driver is allowed to remain in their vehicles, as this could pose a security risk. He urged the public to adhere to police guidelines.
Wamanya noted that security has been heavily deployed, both overtly and covertly, to ensure a peaceful send-off for the late Hon. Minister Sarah.
CUE IN DPC…ON SECURITY…RR//
