Uganda: Police Officers Abandon Their Vehicle to Take Photos of Teenager's Craft Patrol Car

The boy, named Michael, was moving around with his craft of police car looking for potential buyers
The police officers came across his craft and could not help admiring it, taking and sharing photos online
The 13-year-old intends to sell the craft to be able to raise money for his school fees and learning utilities, as well as fending for his family
Netizens lauded the boy for his initiative, and his urge to capitalise on his own talent

Police in Uganda were amazed by a young boy's talent after they came across a perfect craft of police patrol car he had made.

The police were in Koboko District, Northern Uganda, where they were enforcing the anti-COVID protocols sanctioned by the government.

The region has been put under lockdown to help combat the spread of the dreaded COVID-19 virus.

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Upon meeting the 13-year-old, the officers could not help hiding their bliss on spotting his talent, marvelling at how perfectly he had devised the craft.

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The officers took photos which they shared online, attracting applause for the boy.

Named Michael, the teen said he came up with the idea to help raise his school fees and other learning utilities as he awaits the reopening of schools after President Yoweri Museveni ordered their closure following a spike in COVID-19.

He sells the cra fted cars at 40,000 UGX (KSh 1,200) each. His intent with the monies is to buy scholastic materials once schools are reopened and also support his family.

The boy's initiative warmed the hearts of many who lauded him for going against the grain, his age notwithstanding, to raise his fees, as well as fending for his family.

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Others called on the Ugandan government to sponsor the boy to school and help him hone his skills in art.

@Sserwadda Kalema said:

"Because he has seen more police than anything else. He puts it into art. It's holding a great message after scrutiny. Why a patrol of all?. Whatever your thoughts may be, the boy is gifted. Blessings."

@John Kennedy Apostle:

"This young poor innovative boy of what he did, the government should take over his search for school fees. He deserved better education. I believe the police will not just stop from taking the boy's pic, but should support him in his education."

@Aricco Daudi:

"Instead of supporting him to pursue his dream of being an innovator, Our education system is gonna be teaching him Why sayyid said transferred his capital. The kid is a genius and could be good at Assembling vehicles in the near future."

@Enjama Hilary:

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Uganda: Police Officers Abandon Their Vehicle to Take Photos of Teenager's Craft Patrol Car