Uganda, Oct. 21 -- Police have failed to issue operational procedures on use of firearms by officers within 30 days as directed by the President last month.
On September 8, President Museveni ordered Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martins Okoth-Ochola to issue firearm guidelines in a booklet form to all police units, LDUs and private security firms by October 15.
"By October 15, you should have respective booklet form instructions on the points raised above - for example the procedure for using guns for police, LDUs operating under the command of the police in relation to dealing with the public, and the private security organisations while guarding different homes and properties," President Museveni said.
Daily Monitor yesterday reac...