Summary:
- In a press release, Captain Kato Ahmad Hassan, the UPDF 4 Infantry Division Public Information Officer stationed at Gulu Barracks, expressed grave concern over the increasing number of civilians and private security personnel in Acholi and West Nile Sub Regions donning military attire such as warm suits, jackets, ranger boots, berets, capes, pouches, weapon slings, belts, and backpacks adorned with UPDF markings.
GULU: The Uganda Peoples Defence Force in Gulu District has issued a stern warning to civilians and private security companies in Acholi and West Nile Sub Regions regarding the unauthorized use of military attire bearing UPDF insignia.
In a press release, Captain Kato Ahmad Hassan, the UPDF 4 Infantry Division Public Information Officer stationed at Gulu Barracks, expressed grave concern over the increasing number of civilians and private security personnel in Acholi and West Nile Sub Regions donning military attire such as warm suits, jackets, ranger boots, berets, capes, pouches, weapon slings, belts, and backpacks adorned with UPDF markings.
Captain Kato emphasized that the UPDF Act of 2005, Section 160 Part 2 explicitly prohibits non-members of the security forces from wearing such uniforms. He also cited the Uganda Gazette under General Notice No. 1013 of 2019, dated 18th September 2019, which specifically prohibits the public from wearing military attire or anything closely resembling it.
He issued a clear warning to individuals in various capacities to immediately cease wearing the aforementioned items and surrender them to the Uganda Police Force and the UPDF for appropriate handling. Failure to comply with these directives would result in legal consequences for the offenders.
Captain Kato reiterated the UPDF’s commitment to upholding law and order within the community, underscoring the importance of adhering to regulations regarding the use of military attire by civilians and private security personnel.
CUE IN CAPT KATO….ON THE MATTER…..ENG//
