Phones Surrendered at King’s Final Resting Place | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 11, 2026 · 1m

Phones are now being confiscated at the palace as security tightens ahead of King Oyo’s burial, with mourners and journalists alike required to surrender devices — sparking pushback from reporters who say their phones are essential for work. The Inspector General of Police visited the grounds Friday, triggering a full sweep that included sniffer dogs and ID checks at every entrance. Armed personnel now guard key roads leading to the palace and cathedral, while preparations for Saturday’s 9 AM funeral service — led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda — are complete. With thousands paying…