Time up for bars that play loud Music at night, as Deputy IGP calls for Action

Speaking in his first address to the press, the deputy police chief Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi has directed police commanders to take a stern action against churches, bars and any other places that exceed permissible noise levels.

The tough talking Katsigazi said of late, the noise levels both during the day and at night have gone up after responsible authorities put their guns down in enforcing the necessary laws.

“What happens to the other people who are sleeping or the sick who can die if you play that high sound music? I am directing the territorial police commanders including the DPCs and RPCs to assist in ensuring this law is enforced,” Maj Gen Katsigazi said .

He went on to state that the role of enforcing the law in regards to noise pollution has been left with environmental police, adding that these can’t be everywhere.

Maj Gen Katsigazi however noted that police have now resolved to take a stern action against the breakers of the law in regards to noise pollution.

“One of these days you play high music we shall visit you and take necessary action.If you don’t want that, follow the law by playing relative music .We have laws in Uganda. This is not a lawless society that you can wake up and play loud music. We are to inconvenience you for public interest. This is a warning that before we enforce it seriously, you are aware.” He warned.