Arua police barracks face closure over poor sanitation

But the regional police spokesperson, Ms Josephine Angucia, said it is a short time inconvenience which would be corrected soon.

Arua municipal authorities have issued an ultimatum to the Central Police Station, threatening to close the barracks within one week if there is no improvement in the sanitary conditions.
The three latrines serving about 110 officers with their dependents are full and some families, especially children, now ease themselves on verandas and nearby bushes.
Visitors to the barracks are also welcomed by a swarm of flies.
The municipality health officer, Dr Paul Onzubo, said: “The situation in the barracks is so appalling and we risk an outbreak of cholera, especially as rains approach. It should be closed,” Mr Onzubo said.
A police officer, who spoke to Saturday Monitor on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal, said their lives are now in danger because of poor health.
“We complained to our superiors about this issue and we are now tired. The sewage systems are all blocked, in addition to full latrines, this is a time bomb,” he said.
But the regional police spokesperson, Ms Josephine Angucia, said it is a short time inconvenience which would be corrected soon.
“Right now there is an ongoing renovation of all the systems and you cannot expect things to change all of a sudden but they should be patient, things will improve soon,” Ms Angucia said.
The health officers have, however, questioned the said renovations, saying they were not approved by district planning department.

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