Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni ordered the recruitment of about 6,000 members of an armed security unit called Local Defence Units (LDUs).

Successful applicants are currently being trained to help the curb a crime wave including high-profile murders in the country.

Critics however have memories of the last time a civilian militia existed. Some of its members were accused of abusing their positions, and becoming criminals themselves.

LDUs are expected to patrol neighbourhoods, pass on intelligence to police, and give them back-up when they are dealing with criminal incidents.

Recruits are being promised a monthly salary of 200,000 Uganda shillings ($50; £40).

But will this new plan help deal with crime in the country?