Uganda deployed 7,000 soldiers and police officers to protect Martyrs Day visitors at Namugongo shrines. The religious event happens Tuesday June 3rd and draws thousands of pilgrims from across East Africa. People travel there to remember 45 Christians who died for their beliefs between 1885 and 1887. Assistant Inspector General Frank Mwesigwa checked both Catholic and Anglican worship sites before the celebration. Security teams planned meetings to coordinate safety efforts for the massive crowd.
Special Forces Command and Counter-Terrorism units joined regular police forces to guard the holy sites. Mobile squads and standby teams received orders to patrol different areas around both shrines. Regional and division police commanders promised to work together as one unified security force. Medical teams got positions near crowd areas to help sick or injured pilgrims quickly. Officers assured visitors they can attend the religious ceremony without fear of danger.
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng met with security leaders to plan emergency medical responses. Her ministry prepared first aid teams and extra medical supplies for any health problems. Joint Medical Stores delivered additional medicine and equipment to both shrine locations. Medical workers trained to handle large crowds and potential emergencies during the religious gathering. Government officials expect the event to proceed smoothly with proper security and health preparations.
Special Forces Command and Counter-Terrorism units joined regular police forces to guard the holy sites. Mobile squads and standby teams received orders to patrol different areas around both shrines. Regional and division police commanders promised to work together as one unified security force. Medical teams got positions near crowd areas to help sick or injured pilgrims quickly. Officers assured visitors they can attend the religious ceremony without fear of danger.
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng met with security leaders to plan emergency medical responses. Her ministry prepared first aid teams and extra medical supplies for any health problems. Joint Medical Stores delivered additional medicine and equipment to both shrine locations. Medical workers trained to handle large crowds and potential emergencies during the religious gathering. Government officials expect the event to proceed smoothly with proper security and health preparations.
