Local Defence Unit personnel have been withdrawn countrywide to undergo refresher training in human rights and law enforcement procedures, by Police.
The move comes a few days after President Museveni questioned their human rights record.
The withdrawal of LDUs, who have been very active in enforcement of the lockdown rules, became noticeable on Monday during the crackdown on traders who had attempted to reopen arcades in the capital Kampala.
LDUs have been criticised for civilian killings and torture while on duty.
Maj Bilal Katamba, the spokesman of the army’s 1st Division, confirmed the withdrawal of LDUs from checkpoints but insisted that it is due to the easing of the lockdown and not their bad human rights record.
He said the LDUs will continue with their fight against crime.
