KAMPALA: As a result of security concerns, Uganda Police has issued an official statement confirming cancellation of the hyped Big Brunch concert at which Nigerian singer Ruger was expected to perform.
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka a.k.a. Ruger who arrived in Uganda on Friday morning ahead of the concert was set to wow revelers at Dungu Resort, Munyonyo on Saturday, February 12, 2022.
Everything seemed to be flowing smoothly till the D-day of the concert when rumors started circulating online in the afternoon pointing at a possibility of the concert not happening.
All hope was lost when Uganda Police released a statement confirming the dreaded rumours.
Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire said the concert was cancelled because organisers failed to meet basic security and safety standards.
“The organisers were given guidelines to follow, like having a traffic plan for the revellers, who are to attend the show, putting in place access control measures, liaising with the territorial police and informing them about the number of revellers they expect to attend, having an ambulance in place from a recognised hospital, putting in place measure of crowd control, and also obtaining clearance from the venue owner and local authorities.”
“Unfortunately, they have failed to meet the guidelines prompting us to stop the event to avoid incidents that can lead to accidents and safety breach” said Owoyesigyire in a Police statement.
Noting further, Owoyesigyire advised anyone, who intends to attend the February 12 event at Dungu resort Munonyo, not to do so to avoid any inconveniences.
“All our territorial police commanders have been informed accordingly, to ensure no planned concerts are held in insecure environments,” read the statement.
Breaking silence regarding cancellation of the concert, Big Brunch concert organisers said the concert has been postponed to Sunday, February 13, 2022, and that all tickets are still valid.