The Uganda Police has introduced a ban on musicians’ gangs and huge entourages at music reveals and occasions.
The directive was issued by Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango throughout a press convention held in Naguru, Kampala, on Monday morning.
Police imagine that limiting the variety of individuals accompanying artists to reveals will assist scale back violence amongst musicians and their supporters.
According to Onyango, the 5 permitted people should embrace the artist’s DJ, supervisor, secretary, treasurer, and one individual for safety.
“As Kampala Metropolitan and the joint safety staff, we don’t wish to see any artist transferring with a gaggle of hooligans inflicting havoc. Musicians will now be allowed to maneuver with solely a specific staff of 5 individuals,” Onyango said.
“Anyone past the 5 will likely be arrested, and the artist will likely be required to kind out who is allowed,” he emphasised.
The ban comes days after violent clashes between Alien Skin’s and Pallaso’s teams on the Empele Festival on the first of this month at Buloba Forest Park. The incident resulted in property injury and accidents to attendees.
The battle escalated additional when Pallaso allegedly retaliated on Thursday morning by attacking Alien Skin’s base, destroying automobiles and different property.
Police purpose to revive peace and guarantee a protected surroundings for revelers to take pleasure in occasions. However, the directive comes as tensions stay excessive between the 2 teams, with continued threats of violence.
