The Uganda police has summoned businessman and tycoon John Sebalamu for questioning over the New years day stampede incident that led to the death of 10 revellers.
In a letter police spokesperson Fred Enanga made the revelations.
“We have now summoned for questioning; the proprietor of the venue, the managers, other organizers of the event, the masters of ceremony, ushers, bouncers and private security guards who were dedicated to the event.” Enanga said
Enanga further said that they have summoned their own officers to answer to similar queries.
“Also summoned are police officers and other security personnel who were deployed to secure the event. At a later stage, we shall listen to the parents to some of the children to establish how they separated from them and got trapped in the passageway and gates.” he said
Enanga adds that Adding that their actions are being guided by l
“This followed legal guidance from the office of the DPP, after establishing that there were defects in the planning and control of the concert, that cost the lives of 9 concert goers and put others at risk.”
Following the freedom city stampede, Police is set to also publish new guidelines on events management.
“Additionally, we are going to share a comprehensive list of guidelines on various aspects of planning and managing events, in partnership with the police, inorder to avoid a repeat of such tragic incidents.”
