Uganda: 80 Arrested in Mbale City Concert Raid

20 December 2020

Police in Mbale District on Saturday raided Hill View bar in Nauyo-Bugema town Council, Mbale City at around 11pm and arrested 80 revelers in connection to holding an unauthorized local concert- contrary to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) against the spread of coronavirus in Uganda.

Police commanded by Mbale District Police Commander (DPC), Mr Fred Ahimbisibwe responded to a call by residents in the area who were complaining about the same bar where people had gathered and were playing loud music.

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