Police and the army have intensified surveillance in Eastern Uganda following intelligence reports that the deadliest Al Shabaab fighters could be planning to attack this side of the country on August 3 in order to punish Uganda’s deployment of soldiers in Somalia.

The Police spokesperson for Eastern Uganda Diana Nandawula confirmed these terror threats but she assured Ugandans that the police are in control of the situation.

Thousands of people, especially the Bagishu are expected to attend the official launch of the Bagishu traditional circumcision season, called Imbalu. Nandawula says that the terrorists could be planning to hit Mbale town and the surrounding area which are the main venues for the Imbalu tradition.

Sources in security told us that the Inspector General of Police, Kale Kayihura has already requested the leaders of Bagishu communities to be on alert over the possible terrorist attacks.

The launch of Imbalu is usually characterised by over drinking of beer, drunken driving, thefts, rape, general chaos and defilement.