President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is firm in his stance that the digital motor number plates project must proceed as planned, citing its vital role in combating crime in Uganda.
President Museveni said it will be a very big blow to crime because most of the people move to and from the scene of crime by either a vehicle or a boda boda.
He made these remarks while addressing 2,234 Uganda Prisons Service Officers at Kololo Independence Grounds during their commissioning.
The commissioned officers included 200 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Prisons (CASPs), 318 Cadet Principal Officers (CPOs), and 1,716 Recruit Warders and Wardresses.
President Museveni emphasised that closing the crime gap through digital number plates would make it exceedingly difficult for criminals to operate, as their movements would be better monitored.
Additionally, President Museveni highlighted the effectiveness of CCTV cameras and fingerprinting firearms in crime prevention, suggesting that all military firearms be fingerprinted.
However, he cautioned against corruption among service officers, emphasising the need to fight corruption vigorously.
In closing, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj. Gen. (Rtd). Kahinda Otafiire, encouraged the graduates to maintain patriotism in their future endeavors.
Byabashaija highlighted the need for machinery and equipment, such as tractors, for agricultural activities.
