UGANDA POLICE FORCE

Telephone 0414254033
Fax: 0414 343421
Email: ugandapoliceforce@gmail.com Press Release
P.O. Box 7055 Kampala, Uganda

Department of Public Relations, Corporate Communications and Media

Thursday, 28th April 2011

Yesterday 27 April 2011 after Dr. Kizza Besigye was given bail, he tried to
drive to Kampala but he was stopped by police at Kawempe Kuttano and
diverted to use an alternative route up to his residence. He then proceeded
to his home with a crowd from where he addressed the press saying that
come rain or shine he will walk today (Thursday). Indeed this morning he
got out of his gate to walk with a crowd but was stopped. He decided to
use his vehicle with a seven car convoy behind him.

When he arrived at Kalerwe, he came out of his roof top and started
waving to people with the FDC sign. He attracted some people with whom
he proceeded to Kubbiri round about but was blocked. When the people
were asked to disperse, they compiled.

He then wanted to go to Bombo road but when police guided him to use
Yusuf Lule road he refused. The police was patient for one and a half hours
as they tried to negotiate with him to restrain his supporters as they were
trying to get him an alternate route.

He went to Mulago round about but by this time he had attracted attention
of his people who came around and started throwing stones at the police.

The situation got out of hand as he locked himself inside his car. Police
took a decision to arrest him from his car and upon arrest he was taken to
Kasangati Court.

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He was arrested together with Kato Fred, Kavuma Robert, Mugumya Sam,
Kalanzi Geofrey, Mwijukye Francis and Byomuhangi Martin for unlawful
assembly and assault of Police Officers.

We, consequently, caution any person organizing, or intending to hold or

participate in such unlawful demonstration, which has potential to
degenerate into a riotous situation that such action constitutes a criminal
offence, and the Police shall take firm and resolute action against such
persons.

The Police shall continue to cooperate with the public, and other security
agencies, to maintain law and order, prevent crime, and ensure the safety
and security of the country.