Security forces have banned the use of drugs/narcotics for revelers ahead of the Nyege Nyege festival happening this weekend in Njeru Jinja City.
This is part of the many guidelines released by the Uganda Police Force to be followed during the forthcoming fun festival. The event will attract between 15.000- 20.000 revelers, to enjoy the live music shows, parties, and celebrations.
Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga told journalists at the police headquarters in Naguru that security will use deploy heavily on the ground to monitor the event and also use CCTV cameras.
"Drugs will not be tolerated at the event. And there will be a very strict search policy in place by police, Enanga said as he read out a long list of guidelines on Monday.
Significant manpower and logistical resources have been directed to the festivity. We have retained sufficient abilities to maintain our frontline policing services in the two regions of Kiira and Sezibwa. We have deployed within the venue spaces personnel who will be on the lookout for disruptive and potentially predatory behaviors. They will coordinate with the CCTV operating center"
Here are the guidelines
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- Security will look-out for loitering, leering, trailing lone or intoxicated individuals, harassment of females especially young female adults, committing acts sexual violence, physical assaults, robberies and thefts.
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- Revelers should keep an eye on what and how much your drink.
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- Do not accept drinks from people you do not know.
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- Ensure you have transport money or means to and from the venue. And have a plan for getting home safety.
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- Stick with your friend and keep an eye on each other.
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- Do not pick up drinks at random, you have no way of knowing what is in them.
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- Drugs will not be tolerated at the event. And there will be a very strict search policy in place by police.
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- Do not leave your drinks and property including bags and mobile phones unattended. We would also urge people not to bring unnecessary bags to the event.
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- Keep valuables close at all times. Keep wallets and purses out of sight.
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- We anticipate predatory behavior from sex predators, targeting young adults and women. Be on the look-out for potential sex predators spotting and stalking you. We shall be on the look-out.
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- Do not enter into a camping site or tent without your will. Avoid any compromising situations like lone movements especially at night. Entering a tent can easily lead to acts of victimization including sexual violence.
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- Notify medics and police in case a health concern arises.
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- While at the venue, revelers should make sure they are aware of the surroundings. They should report any suspicious object or persons to the police or the organizers
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- Revelers should pay attention to where they can exit from at the venue and have a plan in case thy need to leave quickly.
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- The open waters of the R. Nile are discouraged for swimming.
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- Ensure your camp or tent is not left unsupervised.
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- When buying a ticket, ensure it is bought directly from the event organisers.
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- Victims of sexual abuse or violence should take courage and immediately report to the police for investigations and post-rape treatment.
