Uganda: 12,800 Police for Pope's Visit

24 November 2015

As the count down to Pope Francis' visit draws closer, Police have lined up 12,000 police officers to ensure security during Pope Francis' visit. An additional 800 traffic police officers will ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the Pontiff's visit this week.

This is unlike to 5,000 police officers during the Martyrs' Day celebrations in June. Ten police lead vehicles will also be deployed to clear the road between Entebbe and clock tower after the arrival of the Pope.

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