{UAH} Allan/Pojim/WBK: Besigye responsible for what is happening to him - Kayihura - Uganda Elections 2016

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Besigye responsible for what is happening to him - Kayihura

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen Kale Kayihura has justified police's presence at Dr Kizza Besigye's home, saying that it is to monitor his movements and activities as his (Besigye's) earlier public utterances could cause a spillover effect.

In a statement to the media, Gen Kayihura pointed out that what is happening to Besigye is entirely his fault and that of his unruly supporters. 
He claims that on Monday February 15, a rowdy group of FDC supporters accompanying Dr Kizza Besigye attempted to force their way into the city centre in an illegal procession on a business day with heavy traffic. He says the group refused police guidelines to use an alternative route to Nasser Road where Besigye was due to hold a rally hence a standoff ensued, culminating into running battles and tear gas.

"…Later in the day, he returned to the city from Kasangati, gathering rowdy crowds along the way, especially the youth, who must have been the P10 group, occupied Wandegeya traffic lights junction, after failing to force their way into the City centre claiming that they were headed for Nasser road!! The Police had cleared the passage to Makerere University under the mistaken belief that Rtd Col Dr Kizza Besigye was headed for a rally. After the Police dispersed the rowdy crowd, allowing traffic to flow, and business life to continue, Rtd Col Dr Kizza Besigye was escorted back to his home in Kasangati by the Police," Gen Kayihura adds.

The General also accuses a section of people on Dr Besigye's convoy, of attacking NRM supporters who were returning home from a rally in Kololo on February 16, saying they tore their T-shirts, stole their properties and stoned vehicles in Kinawataka and Bugolobi area. He further adds that the police swung in action arresting over 50 thugs in relation to the crimes.

"….on 21st February, 2016 Rtd Col Dr. Kiiza Besigye released two statements and addressed the press at his Kasangati home. The first statement was to the youths, inciting them and calling on them to "take over their country". The second statement was an announcement calling all his supporters to accompany him to offices of the Electoral Commission along Jinja road, ostensibly to pick his copy of the results and to "claim their future back". This procession was to occur on Monday, 22th February 2016. It is now, common knowledge that any procession, like any public meeting, must be carried out in accordance with the Constitution and the law, in particular the Public Order Management Act (POMA). He had not bothered to notify the Police as required by the law," the statement adds.

"… since Rtd Col Kizza Besigye has not retracted his statements of defiance and incitement to violence, Police shall continue to regulate and closely monitor his movements so that he does not pose danger to public peace and national security. Moreover, we have information that his planned procession is not just a procession, but rather beginning of a planned and generalized campaign of violence in the City and select municipalities across the country. Clearly, this is supported by the public utterances of Rtd Col Dr. Kiiza Besigye. As much as possible, we shall continue to constructively engage him and other FDC leaders urging them to cooperate with us to ensure that peace, law and order are maintained in our country, and advise them to seek legal redress rather than resorting to violence in addressing whatever grievances they may have," it states.

Besigye responsible for what is happening to him - Kayihura - Uganda Elections 2016

http://www.monitor.co.ug/Elections/Besigye-responsible-for-what-is-happening-to-him---Kayihura/-/2787154/3092354/-/c8brtc/-/index.html

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