Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni, has issued a directive requiring visitors to recreational venues and places of worship to present their national identity cards before gaining access.
This measure is aimed at preventing the infiltration of suspected terrorists, particularly members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), and thwarting potential attacks.
President Museveni emphasized the importance of enforcing identification procedures at public places to deter ADF rebels and other terrorists from finding safe havens for their activities.
He urged citizens to be vigilant, challenge and report any unfamiliar individuals in their communities, and restrict access to their churches and social establishments.
The President also extended the identification requirement to hotels, lodges, real estate properties, markets, and buses, emphasizing the need for thorough searches in these areas to enhance security.