Police in Nsangi have arrested six people, including the driver and five passengers of a Toyota Hiace, registration number UBH 183S, after they were found dangerously traveling to a football match in Buwama, Mpigi District.

The incident occurred on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at around 1:50 pm.

According to Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura, who addressed the weekly security briefing at Police Headquarters in Naguru on Monday, August 25, the vehicle was carrying 31 passengers; 18 seated inside and 13 riding on top. The same vehicle also had its number plate deliberately obscured.

Police charged the passengers with riding in dangerous positions, while the driver faces multiple offenses, including concealing a number plate, driving out of class, and breaching an operator’s license.

“He was driving with a class B license, which only permits the operation of salon cars and not PSV vehicles,” Kananura explained.

The group was intercepted following camera surveillance under ongoing traffic enforcement operations targeting reckless and illegal road behaviour.

“As Traffic Police, we are continuously using the traffic surveillance cameras to detect, track and charge the offenders,” Kananura stated.

Following the arrests, other passengers stormed the police station in protest, demanding the release of those in custody.

Police swiftly contained the situation, arresting three more individuals for obstruction and inciting violence while the rest of the protesters were dispersed.

“This not only violates the traffic regulations but also endangers lives,” Kananura said, noting that such practices are especially common among football fans, beachgoers, and election campaigners.

Police strongly condemned the reckless and unlawful behaviour, warning that both drivers and passengers would be held accountable.

“As the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, we remain committed to the strict enforcement of traffic laws to ensure safety of all road users,” Kananura emphasized.

He further urged vehicle owners, especially those leasing vehicles, to ensure that their drivers and passengers comply with traffic laws.

Football organizers, beach operators, political candidates, and campaign teams were also called upon to support road safety measures and sensitize their groups.