Museveni Bans Police Bond, Vows to Combat Crime with LDUs.

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has announced the abolition of police bond as part of his efforts to combat crime, particularly in remote areas. In his New Year address delivered from his country home in Rwakitura on Tuesday, the President declared that police bonds would no longer be an option for handling criminal cases.

He criticized the current system for being lenient on offenders, thereby contributing to the increasing crime rates. Museveni revealed his intention to involve the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in empowering wealth creators to guard their property. To achieve this, he plans to reactivate the Local Defence Units (LDUs) to address petty crimes more effectively.

“I have raised the issue of bail with the Chief Justice, Alphonse Owiny Dollo. We cannot allow crime to persist, especially in the rural areas,” Museveni stated, emphasizing the need for stronger action against criminals.

The President urged Ugandan authorities to engage civilians in crime prevention efforts. He highlighted the importance of collaboration between citizens and security forces to ensure community safety.

This latest move aligns with Museveni’s broader agenda to strengthen grassroots security and protect wealth creators from criminal activities. The reactivation of LDUs, a community-based militia, is expected to play a pivotal role in this initiative.

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