The Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has directed security forces to stop arresting people without thorough investigations.
Gen. Otafire who is also the National Security Committee was speaking during the launch of an anti-terrorism campaign at Mpondwe Primary School in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha in Kasese on Monday involving clerics from different faith groups and civil society organizations led by Muslims.
The minister who also warned the local against giving to security falsehoods regrets that many people have been arrested on false terrorism allegations, creating fear among the population who would otherwise be willing to offer useful information against crime.
Gen. Otafire speaking……..
The Bunyoro-Tooro Regional Kadhi, Sheikh Abdul Hakim Juma saids the campaign was timely to explain the true values of Islam and defuse the negative connotations attached to Islam and Muslims but strengthen the institution that has for centuries promoted unity and peace among God`s people. Sheikh Abdul Hakimu speaking……..
Mr. William Wilberforce Bwambale, the coordinator of world evangelical ministries in Kasese, said its the responsibility of religious leaders to guide people on oneness, development and peace.
The Director of Counter-Terrorism in Uganda Police Force, David Waswa said that terrorists can be killed but the acts of terrorism can only be dealt with by working on the ideologies of people, adding that religious leaders are significant in dealing with un lawlessness.
David Waswa speaking……
The anti-terrorism campaign focuses on promoting messages of peace, stability, and development through social-economic transformation and household income. END