A Ugandan police officer on duty in Kampala.Police have recalled all its officers who were on leave and issued a red alert after the American embassy in Uganda sent a notice to its citizens, warning of a possible Westgate-style attack in Kampala. PHOTO | FILE
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Members of the public are also advised to move with some form of identification during such alerts, while key State facilities, army bases and other high-profile landmarks are declared out of bounds to the public.