According to Owoyesigyire, this isn't the suspect's first involvement in such acts. He says that they are investigating the motive behind Kirumira's actions.
CCTV Cameras
Natete Police are holding a man accused of repeatedly
vandalizing security cameras by throwing stones, including incidents in Kabojja.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Police Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, identifies
the suspect as Abdul Kirumira.
According to Owoyesigyire, this isn't the suspect's first
involvement in such acts. He says that they are investigating the motive behind
Kirumira's actions. “Some witnesses said they saw him also digging up the
camera poles. He will be subjected to mental check-up, and once he is found
normal then he shall face charges of destroying government properties, “Owoyesigyire
said.
In his first press briefing at Naguru Police Headquarters,
newly appointed Police Spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke urged the public to
protect security cameras in their areas, emphasizing their role in crime
prevention. “We urge the members of the public to also start assisting
Police to protect such very important installations safely. Because we
need them operating to support the effective policing in our areas," Rusoke said.
The Police ICT department's recent report highlighted
intermittent power and vandalism as major challenges affecting CCTV operations
in Kampala Metropolitan. However, Rusoke assured that these issues are being
addressed. He cited successful arrests, including a gang responsible for street
attacks and robberies, facilitated by operational CCTV footage.
“Yes there could be one or two not functioning but we are the
maintenance teams that are working well. You saw the way police used the
cameras to wipe out the gang that was recently kicking people on streets and
robbing them how we dealt with them using the CCTV camera footage. So yes,
Police cameras are now functioning," Rusoke noted.