Summary:
- Minister Musasizi cautioned parents against shielding their children involved in criminal activities.
RUBANDA: Minister of Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, has welcomed President Yoweri Museveni’s directive on the complete cessation of police bond issuance for criminals, describing it as a vital measure to curb criminality and enhance security within communities.
In his New Year’s address, President Museveni explained that the decision was prompted by increasing insecurity, particularly theft and other petty crimes. He argued that the practice of granting police bonds to suspects especially in cases involving theft was exacerbating the problem by enabling alleged criminals to rejoin society before their cases were resolved.
“Who gives a police bond to a village thief when the case is ready for trial?” the President asked rhetorically, expressing his frustration with what he sees as a lax approach to justice. The directive aligns with a broader government effort to tighten security and expedite the handling of criminal cases.
While addressing Christians during a thanksgiving ceremony for Kabale Diocese Vicar General Msgr. John Sunday Vianney in Nyakaranga Village, Kiyebe Parish, Ruhiija Sub County in Rubanda West County, Rubanda District on Thursday, Minister Musasizi lauded the directive as timely.
He emphasized that the order would deter crime and significantly reduce criminality in communities.
He also warned thieves to count their days numbered.
Minister Musasizi cautioned parents against shielding their children involved in criminal activities.
Instead, he urged them to take an active role in guiding and counseling their children on the dangers of engaging in crime, fostering a culture of accountability and morality for a crime-free society.
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The directive has been endorsed by the Uganda Police, who have expressed their readiness to implement it without delay. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kituuma Rusoke, the police spokesperson, confirmed the institution’s commitment to enforcing the measure.
“The directive was given, and it is going to be enforced,” ACP Rusoke stated.
The new order will apply across all levels of the police force, with territorial commanders tasked with expediting investigations to ensure suspects are swiftly brought to court within the required timeframe. President Museveni has also underscored the importance of holding the police accountable for the strict implementation of these measures.
