Deployment has been stepped up in the area
Kampala: Police in Wandegeya on Monday engaged in running battles with a group of youth from Kawempe division who this morning blocked the roads in Wandegeya in protest over unemployment.Deployment has been stepped up in the area.
The youth blame their troubles on political leaders who they accuse of being self-seekers.
At least eight youth were arrested and taken to Wandegeya Police station.
Security was tightened following the protest with the Police mounting patrols in the area
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire said that the 8 who were arrested, would be charged.
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