On Wednesday morning, due to the covid-19 restrictions, several Christians within and outside Agago who turned for the annual Christian event were denied access to the venue.
The District Covid-19 Taskforce headed by the Resident District Commissioner Suzan Akany Tuesday directed the suspension of prayers at the martyr’s shrine to curb the spread of Covid-19.
More than 500 people including pilgrims and businessmen had by Tuesday afternoon pitched camp at the shrine with just a handful observing the standard operating procedures-SOPs.
Rev. Canon Charles Okidi, the Head Patongo Church of Uganda in Patongo Town Council told Uganda Radio Network that the demolition was a planned move that should be investigated by security personnel.
Fr Joseph Okumu, the Rector Wi-polo Martyrs shrine says despite getting directives to host only 70 people, they got overwhelmed with high number of people who turned up at the venue for prayers.
Jacob Amooti, the Acting Resident District Commissioner also chairperson district covid-19 taskforce revealed on Thursday that the decision is in line with the presidential directives on curbing the spread of covid-19.
Rev Nelson Onono Onweng, the ARLPI Chairperson told URN in an interview that they called off their attendance after learning that the two groups failed to reach a common ground to hold a joint prayer.
