Police in Kampala Metropolitan area has warmed against people advertising parties during the festivities that they will be arrested for ignoring COVID19 guidelines.
According to SP Patrick Onyango the police Spokesperson Kampala Metropolitan area, they have read, listened and seen several advertisements both online and traditional media advertising parties in different places like hotels, beaches and other open arenas.
He warns that Ministry of Health guidelines still stand and the COVID19 instruments: The Public Health (Control of COVID-19) rules, 2020, that was put in place to fight the spread of Coronavirus is still in operation.
"We want to warn the organisers of these parties to desist from breaking the law and stop advertising for the events. We appeal to members of the public to report to us any party or event that breaches the Coronavirus regulations" Onyango noted.
He also warns any person that will attend such events that they will be arrested for breaching the laws.
