Police warn against carrying deadly weapons during elections

The police on Tuesday warned that anybody found in possession of any weapon during voting on Thursday would be dealt with according to law.

A statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mr David S. Eklu, said it has come to the attention of the Police Administration that some parties have armed their members with flick knives and deadly weapons to carry along with them during the voting period.

"These weapons have been issued to party members ostensibly to defend themselves but in actual fact they are meant to harm, intimidate and harass innocent citizens," it said.

The police warned that it is an offence to carry such weapons to the polling stations and anybody arrested would be dealt with.