Uganda, Dec. 2 -- Police have said they will compensate anyone, especially the ghetto youth, who hands over military paraphernalia, such as berets, in their possession to security agencies, within 14 days.

Those who return the paraphernalia within the 14 days will get Shs10,000 for each piece of clothing.

Addressing the media in Kampala yesterday, the commander of the Kampala Metropolitan Police, Mr Stephen Tanui, said when the 14 days end, the police will commence an operation targeting whoever is found in possession of military paraphernalia.

"These days, criminals use clothing similar to our uniforms and they commit crimes. These clothes that resemble police and army uniform are common everywhere. They are even sold in local shops a...