Uganda, April 5 -- Kabale town now lights up with Shs1.99 billion solar streetlight project. However, vandalism of the equipment has emerged as a major concern.

Kabale Resident District Commissioner, Mr Godfrey Nyakahuma, on Friday directed security forces to neutralise any criminals caught vandalising government infrastructure. This aims to deter future incidents.

"The security cameras installed by the government in Kabale town cannot operate well once the street lights are vandalised. I will also persuade the magistrates and the officials at the directorate of public prosecution to always give a long custodial sentence to any suspect accused of vandalising these government infrastructure," Mr Nyakahuma said.

Mr Nyakahuma spoke during...