Fear and tension gripped Magere last night after National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, reported a violent military raid on his home by masked, armed soldiers.
In a chilling post shared via his socials , Bobi Wine revealed that the attackers broke into his residence in the dead of night, beat up family members and forcefully isolated his wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, in a separate room. He said their intentions were unclear but strongly suggested the operation was an attempt to arrest or harm him. By the time of reporting, Bobi Wine had gone into hiding, citing fears for his life.
The shocking incident comes just days after Uganda’s highly contested 2026 presidential election, in which incumbent President Yoweri Museveni was declared winner of a sixth term. The opposition has rejected the results, alleging widespread rigging, voter intimidation and military interference in the voting process.
Since the announcement of results, the country has witnessed mass arrests of opposition supporters, enforced disappearances and violent crackdowns. Human rights groups report that at least 30 people have been killed in post-election violence, with hundreds detained across the country.
Bobi Wine has directly blamed the raid on forces loyal to President Museveni and his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces. Muhoozi recently issued fiery public threats against opposition figures, statements that have sparked outrage both locally and internationally.
The developments have drawn international attention, with United States senators calling for sanctions against top Ugandan officials and a review of military aid to Uganda over alleged human rights violations.
As of now, security agencies have not issued an official statement on the Magere raid. Meanwhile, supporters of the opposition leader remain on edge, fearing further escalation in the already tense political climate.
The situation remains fluid. More details will follow as they emerge.
