School administrators across Kabarole District and Fort Portal Tourism City are pressing government officials to station military personnel at educational facilities following the weekend violence that left multiple people dead. Armed attackers struck police and army sites in Kasese, Bundibugyo and Fort Portal on Saturday, killing at least 20 assailants along with one soldier and one civilian woman while authorities detained more than 35 suspects.
State Minister for Local Government Victoria Businge Rusoke organized an emergency security conference at district offices in Kitumba, where educators from public and private institutions met with defense agencies and local officials. Rev. Balinda Richardson from Nyakasura School said recent assaults on campuses require the immediate placement of defense force members and police within school grounds. Tumwesigye Edison, who leads Moons Vocational Kicwamba, requested at least two military officers per campus and better preparation for private security staff. Elizabeth Bagaya from Kitumba Secondary School questioned why troops can deploy to peacekeeping operations in Congo and Somalia but cannot protect threatened institutions in the Rwenzori area.
Deputy Resident City Commissioner Businge Emmanuel rejected proposals to shut down entertainment venues and said Local Defence Units will begin recruitment in November. Rusoke told administrators to strengthen campus safety protocols and restrict visitor access.
State Minister for Local Government Victoria Businge Rusoke organized an emergency security conference at district offices in Kitumba, where educators from public and private institutions met with defense agencies and local officials. Rev. Balinda Richardson from Nyakasura School said recent assaults on campuses require the immediate placement of defense force members and police within school grounds. Tumwesigye Edison, who leads Moons Vocational Kicwamba, requested at least two military officers per campus and better preparation for private security staff. Elizabeth Bagaya from Kitumba Secondary School questioned why troops can deploy to peacekeeping operations in Congo and Somalia but cannot protect threatened institutions in the Rwenzori area.
Deputy Resident City Commissioner Businge Emmanuel rejected proposals to shut down entertainment venues and said Local Defence Units will begin recruitment in November. Rusoke told administrators to strengthen campus safety protocols and restrict visitor access.
