The Territorial Police of Kira Division and Kiira East Region have arrested nine individuals suspected of noise pollution in Kireka Bweyogerere in Kira Municipality. Police received complaints from concerned residents on September 10th, 2023 at around midnight that several bars in the area were playing loud music, preventing locals from sleeping.
In response, a Joint Task Force from Kira Division and Bweyogerere carried out an operation that same night. They arrested nine suspects from three bars – Sam’s Bar, Obed’s Bar and Simon’s Bar.
Those arrested include:
- Byarugaba Peter
- Akandunda Brenda
- Tumuheki Deus
- Kansime Osbert
- Kashanya James
- Andabati James
- Pandi Ramathan
- Atiku Simon
- Obita Robert
The task force also recovered multiple sound systems and speakers from the bars. The suspects are still under investigation for violating noise pollution laws and disturbing the peace of residents in the area late at night. Police say they will not tolerate such infractions and are working to ensure a peaceful environment for Kireka residents.