Grenade event in Central Uganda, Entebbe area, Uganda on Tue 23rd January 2024

The police bomb squad Tuesday evening detonated a hand grenade that was found near Rolex Beach within the Entebbe Botanical Gardens.

According to the Kampala metropoltan police spokesman, Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the operation was led by the Entebbe Division Police Commander followingreports of a suspected explosvive device in the area around 6pm.

"Preliminary invetigations suggest that the item is a non-spent ordnance buried underground for years, exposed due to soil erosion," he said in a statement.

"In the interest of public safety, meticulous inquiries were initiated, and the scene was thoroughly processed and documented. Following the guidance of bomb experts, a controlled explosion was executed on-site, resulting inzero injuries or damages," Mr Owoyesigyire added.

He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious items promptly, facilitating swift police response and ultimately saving lives.

Meanwhile the incident was reported barely hours after Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja officiated the handing over of the management of the Gardens to UWEC from NARO.

Police say the grenade was discovered by the cleaner.