Agago RDC James Kidega declares war on thieves terrorising Patongo traders

By Our Reporter

Agago-Traders at Patongo Town Council Market have a reason to feel a little safer after the Agago Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Kidega Nabbinson James recently convened a security meeting to address the rising cases of theft that have unsettled the business community.

The meeting, which brought together traders within Patongo town council and surrounding area including members of the district security team, provided a platform for business owners to voice their fears over the safety of their goods and property. Many said night-time thefts and break-ins had become common and frequent, eating into their earnings and discouraging business community from progress.

While responding tobthe business community, RDC Nabinson outlined a set of resolutions aimed at tightening security around seversl streets within Patongo Town council espicially patrol around Oliga market and curbing the thefts as quickly as possible. He reassured traders that government would work with local leaders and security agencies to restore confidence in the market.

Commissioner Nabbinson warned the youth against being involved in reckless drinking and smoking of opium that leads to to steal money inorder to afford drinks in the bars..

Traders, in turn, commended the RDC for his hands-on leadership and regular engagement with the community. Some residents used the occasion to appeal to government to retain Nabinson in Agago, saying his approach had improved coordination between the administration and the people.

The meeting ended with a shared commitment to work together to protect the market and keep trade thriving in Patongo.

One of the traders who spoke to our reporters around Oliga market requested that police and UPDF be deployed around Oliga market area, Patongo old market and around Pece ward to control uncoordinated movement beyond mid night.