KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has demanded the immediate withdrawal of military personnel he claims have surrounded and taken control of his home in Magere, accusing security forces of unlawfully restricting access to his family.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Wine said the military forcibly entered his property, cut the padlocks, and replaced them with chains, effectively trapping his wife and relatives inside.
“We demand that the military vacate our home immediately,” Wine said. “My wife and people are not safe. They’re starving after they blocked food from reaching them.”
Wine described the situation as unsafe and unlawful, accusing security agencies of targeting his family and violating their basic rights.
Last night as Museveni’s son was making these threats to kill me and gloating over killing 22 of our supporters (in reality, he has killed over 100 since last week), the military who are stationed inside our compound yet again banged my house doors as they sang profanities,
Raid Followed by Alleged House Arrest
The latest claims come days after Wine said military and police forces raided his home overnight on Friday.
He said he managed to escape during the operation, dispelling widespread fears that he had been captured and detained.
In a separate statement on Saturday, Wine described the raid as a coordinated security operation involving power cuts, interference with CCTV cameras and helicopters hovering above the residence.
“Last night was very difficult at our home in Magere,” he said. “The military and police raided us. They switched off power and cut off some of our CCTV cameras. There were helicopters hovering over.”
Wine added that while he escaped, his wife and other family members remain under house arrest, with security forces searching for him.
Police Deny Allegations
Ugandan police have dismissed Wine’s claims, describing them as misleading and politically motivated.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke said the allegations were “deceitful and inciteful and intended to depict the security agencies as brutal and violators of the rights of a political candidate.”
Muhoozi Ultimatum Deepens Political Crisis
The conflict intensified after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba issued a public ultimatum, demanding Wine surrender to police within 48 hours.
“If he fails to surrender, he will be treated as an outlaw or rebel,” Muhoozi said.
Wine dismissed the ultimatum, calling it inconsistent with earlier claims that authorities were not pursuing him.
He accused the security establishment of committing “atrocities against the people of Uganda” and vowed to “resurface” on his own terms.
“Anyway, I will resurface when I decide,” Wine said. “Then you and your father can do whatever you want to me.”
The incident comes amid rising political tension in Uganda following elections held on January 15, 2026, which have sparked renewed scrutiny and public unrest across the country.
As for Kabobi, the permanent loser, I’m giving him exactly 48 hours to surrender himself to the Police. If he doesn’t we will treat him as an outlaw/rebel and handle him accordingly.
