Why security deployed heavily at Okwir’s home, BKK off
Security forces have heavily deployed around the home of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom's Chief Prince and the kingdom's administrative offices in Hoima city. Kingdom officials requested the deployment as a precautionary measure following reports of potential threats to their facilities.
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The deployment highlights ongoing security concerns regarding cultural institutions and public safety in the region.
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Why security deployed heavily at Okwir’s home, BKK offices in Hoima city
Police and army officers armed with batons, guns, tear gas and roadblocks were deployed under the command of Hoima City Central Police Station commander Husain Hassan Sekarema.
Army and police officers armed with guns man roadblocks along Rukurato Road, restricting access to motorists and pedestrians without a genuine reason. (Photo by Abaanabasazi.)
There was a heavy deployment of police and army officers at the home of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Chief Prince (Okwir) Eng. Fred Mugenyi Rucunya in Rukonge cell, Hoima West Division, and at the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom (BKK) administrative offices in Hoima city.
The deployment disrupted traffic after police sealed off Rukurato Road, which leads to Karuzika Palace, and diverted motorists.
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