Joint security forces have maintained deployment in several parts of the country, to avert planned protests by individuals and groups.
According to police, the deployments follow intelligence information and messages on social media, and mobile phones of planned uprisings over high fuel and commodity prices.
The groups ordered the public through recorded messages not to report to work or business between July 25 and 27 to avoid falling victim to their action.
However, Fred Enanga, the Uganda Police Spokesperson, told journalists at the police headquarters in Naguru that the Joint Security Agencies continue to provide protective cover to Ugandans and visitors.
He also applauded Ugandans for not giving in to panic and fear instigated by political groups but instead reporting to work.
“Those who left their homes to go to work, travel, take children to school, and go about their normal daily activities without fear. We do thank them for ignoring the scare tactics and politics of fear being employed by individuals and political groups,” says Enanga
Enanga says fear-mongering is a tactic used by politicians to create distractions. He asks the public especially Boda Bodas, markets, taxi parks, and hawkers, not to fall prey.
"We want to use this opportunity to caution the public to avoid being manipulated through fear. When dealing with political and social issues, we need to reflect and assess our options rationally, rather than succumbing to impulsive reactions" - Enanga said.
He adds that none of the individuals and political groups have come up with credible solutions to the surge in commodity and fuel prices.
He also warned politicians, social media users, and the media about using fear-mongering to advance their motives or incite supporters.
