Uganda opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has accused the military of subjecting his family to a night of intimidation at his home, as political tension escalates following the declaration of President Yoweri Museveni as the winner of last Thursday’s elections.
He claimed the incident occurred hours after the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, issued a public warning demanding that he present himself to the authorities.
Bobi Wine is currently in an undisclosed location after reportedly escaping a military raid on his home.
He said those left behind, including his wife, were living in fear as soldiers maintained a heavy presence inside the compound.
According to the opposition leader, the officers appeared drunk and acted without restraint.
Bobi Wine claimed that security personnel cut existing padlocks at the gate and replaced them with chains, effectively sealing off the property and restricting movement.
The National Unity Platform leader also linked the harassment to a broader pattern of violence against opposition supporters during the election period.
These claims have not been independently verified.
The confrontation comes amid growing scrutiny of the role of security forces in Uganda’s post-election environment.
General Muhoozi’s recent remarks targeting Bobi Wine have intensified debate over the militarisation of political disputes, drawing concern from human rights advocates within and outside the country.