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Police have issued a red alert after the U.S. Embassy in Kampala warned of a possible attack in the city along the lines of the recent killings at a Kenyan shopping mall, Westgate in Nairobi.
"The directive was contained in a radio message sent to all police units by the Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura," the Daily Monitor reported: "He ordered all his officers to be on stand-by, recalling those on leave but also
October 15, 2013 | U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda
"The U.S. Embassy in Kampala continues to assess reports that a Westgate-style attack may soon occur in Kampala. Embassy officials are sharing all information with the Ugandan authorities. At this time, there is no further information on timing and/or location of this attack.
The Embassy will continue to alert U.S. citizens to any credible, specific information about this and any other potential threats. We again take this opportunity to remind the community to exercise vigilance and to avoid public venues that attract large crowds.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uganda enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov
STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don't have internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate."
Source: U.S. Embassy Kampala website.
"The directive was contained in a radio message sent to all police units by the Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura," the Daily Monitor reported: "He ordered all his officers to be on stand-by, recalling those on leave but also
directing that no officer takes leave 'until further notice.'" "A red alert is the highest form of notice the police can issue. It means there is a high likelihood of a terrorist attack. It also gives police officers the right to stop and search anyone thought to be a security threat. Such an alert also translates into cancellation of public gatherings and events."
The last time the Ugandan police issued a red alert was in July 2010 after al-Shabaab, the group responsible for the Westgate mall attack in Nairobi, targeted two locations in Kampala, killing more than 70 people.
The last time the Ugandan police issued a red alert was in July 2010 after al-Shabaab, the group responsible for the Westgate mall attack in Nairobi, targeted two locations in Kampala, killing more than 70 people.
October 15, 2013 | U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda
"The U.S. Embassy in Kampala continues to assess reports that a Westgate-style attack may soon occur in Kampala. Embassy officials are sharing all information with the Ugandan authorities. At this time, there is no further information on timing and/or location of this attack.
The Embassy will continue to alert U.S. citizens to any credible, specific information about this and any other potential threats. We again take this opportunity to remind the community to exercise vigilance and to avoid public venues that attract large crowds.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uganda enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov
STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don't have internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate."
