By Edwin Junior
The UPDF has warned that artistes found in illegal possession of military attire will be arrested and prosecuted. UPDF spokesperson Maj. Henry Obbo revealed in a statement released recently that the army has worryingly learnt that members of the public most especially musicians and comedians have increasingly continued to illegally use military attire.
He stated that the UPDF Act 7 of 2005, section 164 (1) (a) and (b) prohibits any person from manufacturing, selling, offering or exposing for sale, wearing or using any uniform supplied to or authorized for use by the Defence Forces or any uniform so nearly resembling it.
He continued to reveal that the law, however, permits use of military attire by musicians and comedians if they seek permission from the authorities, but should return the attire after use.
Maj. Obbo said that members of the public are barred from using military attire to avoid masqueraders using the attire in abetting criminal activity.
Those convicted could face an imprisonment term not exceeding seven years.
