The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Geoffrey Katsigazi has assured revellers planning to attend Nyege Nyege festivities in Jinja of security throughout the event.
Katsigazi said Wednesday November 8, 2023 that security agencies are ready protect revellers at both festivities despite the terror alerts foreign powers.
He made the remarks during his visit to the venue where Nyege Nyege is set to take place.
He came at the wake of terror alerts issued by the United States of America and United Kingdom warning of a looming terror attack on Uganda.
The deputy inspector General of Police who was flanked by a team Security Chiefs from the UPDF and Police, made a reconnaissance at Source of the Nile and the Agricultural show Ground the venue for Nyege Nyege.
There after they visited Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe where the Royal Wedding Pre Party shall be held this Saturday.
According to Katsigazi security has been beefed up and both venues are secure.
“We have deployed both convert and overt therefore i can assure all those preparing to attend both festivities to come since security has been tightened”
Maj Gen. Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime Said
Katsigazi says there should be no cause for alarm because od the terror threats because this is not the first time such alerts are being issued by the super powers.
We have had several terror alerts but because security is our number priority we have managed to overcome so even this time round we ready to deal with any threats since protecting Ugandans is our job. He added
Meanwhile preparations are in high gear for Nyege Nyege and the organisers have applauded security for the deployment.
The Chief Executive Officer of Talent Africa Ally Albhai said they have managed to put everything in place.
“We have seven stages and all of then have been erected, ready to kick off tomorrow” Ally Albhai
Derek Deberu Co founder Nyege Nyege is calling upon all revellers to be come and attend this annual event because there has never been any disappointment since its inception seven years ago
Nyege Nyege is starting tomorrow and 1st Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga is expected to be the Chief Guest at the official opening according to Hellen Namutamba the Tourism Minister, Busoga Kingdom
