In a sweeping decision set to alleviate congestion at police stations nationwide, Police have announced plans to release all impounded Boda-Bodas.
While addressing the media on Monday at Police headquarters-Naguru, Traffic police spokesperson, Michael Kananura noted that this initiative aims to streamline operations and address mounting storage challenges faced by authorities across the country.
He however noted that Boda-Bodas with capital offences such as robbery, murder and accidents will not be released as these are pending investigations or their cases are still in court.
“We have several motorcycles parked at different police stations across the country, especially Kampala Metropolitan Area and have not been claimed for. We appeal to members of the public who have motorcycles parked at police stations to claim them. Come with documents about the motorcycle so that you take it,” he said.
According to Kananura, for years, these motorcycles had been casualties of stringent police operations targeting road safety and discipline. From the congested streets of Kampala to the rural highways, the crackdown spared no rider without a license, reflector jacket, or helmet. Each impounded bike told a story—a tale of regulation and enforcement in a nation grappling with traffic fatalities.
He added; “Most of these motorcycles which are parked at our police stations don’t have any pending investigations or inquiries ongoing and even those who motorcycles who went missing could be among those parked at police stations. Owners should come for them.”
However, before reclaiming their motorcycles, owners have been required to come prepared to pay express penalty tickets, a symbolic gesture of acknowledgement for minor infractions that led to impoundment.
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