KAMPALA.The Police have vowed to continues camping at the residence of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, citing national security concerns.
Bobi Wine says he escaped from his posh home in Magere on the outskirts of Kampala City, on January 16 following a night military raid. Since then his whereabouts are not known though he sometimes posts on his X ,giving updates on the developments at his home and the country at large .
He claims he had gotten wind of a plot by security to arrest him following the election, whose results he rejected.
Addressing Journalists in Kampala on Monday , Uganda Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said the deployment is necessary and in the interest of the country’s overall security.
“We still have a presence around the home of Hon. Kyagulanyi, and we are doing so for security reasons, in the interest of the security of the country,” Rusoke stated.
The police statement comes amid widespread public speculation about Kyagulanyi’s whereabouts, with some reports suggesting that the opposition leader is not currently at his residence.
Authorities have, however, not disclosed whether he is being sought by law enforcement or detailed the specific security concerns prompting the continued deployment.
Supporters of Kyagulanyi and members of the opposition have expressed concerns over the heavy security presence, describing it as a form of intimidation.
Police maintain that the measures are preventive and aimed at preserving public order.
As of now, there has been no official communication from Kyagulanyi or the NUP clarifying his current location.
The situation remains fluid, with political observers closely monitoring developments amid heightened tensions.
Police have pledged to provide updates as necessary and urged the public to remain calm and avoid speculation while security agencies carry out their duties.