Media personality Sheilah Gashumba criticizes the Uganda Police Force for arresting YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi, urging authorities to focus on serious crimes like rape, murder, and corruption instead of online disputes.
Sheilah Gashumba recently took to social media to express her disappointment with the Uganda Police Force’s priorities. She emphasized the importance of apprehending serious criminals instead of targeting social media personalities engaged in online disputes.
In a strongly worded post on her social media platform, Sheilah criticized the police for detaining YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi over allegations of hateful speech and cyber harassment directed at a public figure.
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She questioned the rationale behind prioritizing such cases over more severe criminal activities plaguing the country.
Sheilah highlighted the prevalence of heinous crimes like rape, murder, theft, domestic violence, and corruption in Uganda, with many perpetrators evading justice.
She stressed the need for law enforcement to redirect their efforts towards apprehending individuals involved in these serious offenses, rather than getting embroiled in online controversies.
Calling for a reassessment of law enforcement priorities, Sheilah Gashumba urged the police to leverage their authority to create a safer environment for all citizens.
She emphasized that ensuring public safety should be the primary concern of the police force, emphasizing the importance of combating real crime over intervening in virtual conflicts.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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