Kaboha
Locals from Njara parish, Central Division of Fort portal Tourism City have voiced their concerns about rising theft cases in the community, which they blame on police for releasing suspects whenever arrested
On Sunday afternoon, Parish leaders, security officials and residents from the nine villages that makeup Njara Parish converged in a community meeting to find a long lasting solution towards insecurity and other challenges like the rise of noisy bars, nightlife-related violence and theft
Kamurasi Badru a resident said that, theft of chicken, goat’s crop gardens has increased significantly, with residents now forced to sleep outside to prevent theft. He expressed frustration with the police, accusing them of releasing suspects before complainants can even return home after lodging a case.
He asked authorities to intervene and regulate bars that play night discos which somehow attract wrongdoers
Hussein Mangara the area LC2 Chairperson says increase of theft cases has been linked to poor lighting on key roads, negligence and lack of security patrols. He revealed that residents have complained about excessive, late-night noise from bars, nightclubs and, in some cases places of worship.
Ali Musa Kayondo the area councilor has called for stricter enforcement of the National Environmental Noise Standards and Control Regulations supposed to be implemented by NEMA, arguing that the noise from bars masks criminal activities during night hours