Police have washed their hands clean after a family accused them of aiding an illegal eviction in a video which has since gone viral on social media.
In the video which has attracted a number of comments, a family accuses police of being complicit in what it termed as an illegal eviction from their house.
The family members are heard seeking help from President Museveni and the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
However, in a statement on Wednesday, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Racheal Kawala said police’s role in the eviction on Plots 55 and 56 on Ismael Road was in response to a court order.
“The High Court, in a judgment delivered on 28th February 2024, declared the rightful owner of the property and issued an order for vacant possession. Following unsuccessful attempts to enforce the court order, a valid warrant of execution was issued and was in force at the time the eviction was conducted,” she said.
“The exercise was carried out by court-authorised officers, while police officers from Jinja Road Division were deployed to maintain law and order and ensure that the court process was executed peacefully and in accordance with their mandate.”
Kawala said during the eviction, one Prossy Agaba who was found at the premises became hostile and assaulted the officer leading the police team.
She was subsequently arrested and charged accordingly.
“The Uganda Police Force further clarifies that no demolition of the property was carried out in the presence of the police team. The structures on the land remained intact at the time police concluded their role in maintaining order during the execution process.”
Kawala said police’s involvement in the matter was limited to providing security and ensuring that the court-sanctioned process was conducted peacefully and lawfully.
“Any grievances arising from the execution of court orders should be pursued through the appropriate legal channels.”
