Uganda, Dec. 5 -- Leaders, whose districts got fewer slots in the recent recruitment of police constables, have accused security agencies of marginalising their communities.

However, police management insists that the process was transparent.

Police shortlisted 1,297 probationary constables and drivers around the country last month. 1,088 are constables while 209 are police drivers.

According to the list of successful candidates, more than 18 districts got less than two slots each while other districts got more than 20 slots each.

Police spokesman Fred Enanga said the recruitment was done on a quota basis where each district or region was given a number of slots, but the applicants had to meet certain requirements.

"If at all the dis...