Over 7,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Uganda Martyrs Day at Namugongo

7,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Martyrs’ Day Celebrations, Health Teams on Standby

Over 7,000 personnel from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Uganda Police Force (UPF) have been strategically deployed to ensure comprehensive security for the upcoming Martyrs’ Day celebrations, slated for next Tuesday, June 3rd. The extensive deployment includes both overt and covert operatives, underscoring the authorities’ commitment to a safe and peaceful event. The Joint Operations Committee (JOC) has conducted a series of …

Over 7,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Uganda Martyrs Day at Namugongo

More than 7,000 UPDF and police officers deployed to secure Uganda Martyrs Day on June 3, with medical and counter-terror teams on standby at Namugongo.

7000 security personnel deployed for Martyrs Day celebrations

AIGP Frank Mwesigwa inspects security preparations at Namugongo, ahead of the Martyrs’ Day celebrations on June 3, 2025. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | At least 7,000 Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) and Uganda Police Force (UPF) personnel have been deployed to provide covert and overt security before, during and after the Martyrs’ celebrations. The Joint Operations Commit (JOC) has held a series of meetings to ensure the celebrations sla…