Police Warns Public On Over Crowding Bars During the World Cup

Police in Kampala to avoid crowding leisure spots to watch the world cup games for security reasons.

The 2022 World cup tournament officially kicked off on Sunday November 20 and ends on December 19, 2022 in the Middle East country of Qatar.

The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, says although police and other joints security forces have beefed up alertness across the country, its important to avoid crowding spots.

He has asked the public shouldto also be  cautious and preferably watch matches from places abode to minimize any risks.

He cites the 2010 twin blasts at Kyadondo and Kabalagala during the world cup finals  that left 74 people dead and several others injured .

“Avoid giving room to the terrorists that killed people in Kampala. let us try our best to watch the tournaments from home”, Onyango

He further states that security forces have also informed all local council leaders to monitor bar owners disregarding guidelines issued by police.

Among the guidelines include;

All venues should draw their security management plans in liaison with the area police.

· Ensure access controls at the venue, with entry/exit protocols in place.

· The duty manager, should possess the keys for the front doors and can secure them at any stage.

· Ensure sufficient staff numbers are in place to cope with the anticipated numbers of customers.

· In case of any trouble at your premises, call the police immediately and cease serving alcohol.

· In the event of trouble outside the premises, keep customers inside.

· Pass on any concerns, reports of disorder or breach of peace to the police.

· Make sure there is no excessive consumption of alcohol.

· Avoid overcrowding. Consider no more admissions if at full capacity

· Review access to your premises and consider restricting the number of entrances

· Check that all fire exits are completely clear and unobstructed. Your fire risk assessment should be reviewed accordingly.

· Consider the use of plastic glassware such as polycarbonate if necessary, particularly for outside areas and to avoid unnecessary waiting for service or lessen the risk of injury.

· When serving drinks in glass bottles, or use of glass, ensure that empties are collected regularly and any broken glass is quickly cleared away.