Below is the full statement from the department of public relations, corporate communications and media.
On April 27, 2011 after Dr. Kizza Besigye was given bail, he tried to drive to Kampala but he was stopped by the Police at Kawempe, Kuttano and diverted to use an alternative route up to his residence.
He then proceeded to his home with a crowd from where he addressed journalists, saying come rain or shine he will walk today (Thursday).
Indeed this morning, he got out of his gate to walk with a crowd but was stopped.
He decided to use his vehicle with a seven-car convoy behind him.
When he arrived at Kalerwe, he came out of his roof top and waved the FDC sign. He attracted some people with whom he proceeded to Kubbiri round -about but was blocked. When the crowd were asked to disperse, they complied.
Besigye then wanted to go to Bombo Road but when the Police guided him to use Yusuf Lule Road, he refused.
The Police was patient for one-and-a -half hours as they tried to negotiate with him to restrain his supporters as they were trying to get him to use an alternative route.
He went to Mulago round-about but by this time, he had attracted a crowd and started throwing stones at the Police.
The situation got out of hand as he locked himself inside his car. The Police arrested him from his car and took him to Kasangati Court.
He was arrested together with Fred Kato, Robert Kavuma, Sam Mugumya, Geofrey Kalanzi, Francis Mwijukye and Martin Byomuhangi for unlawful assembly and assault of Police officers.
We, consequently, caution any person organising, or intending to hold or participate in such unlawful demonstration that such action constitutes a criminal offence, and the Police shall take firm and resolute action against such persons.
The Police shall continue to cooperate with the public and other security agencies to maintain law and order, prevent crime and ensure the safety and security of the country.
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