Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Alleges New Military Raid on Home Amid Reports He Has Fled Uganda
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has accused the Ugandan military of forcibly entering and occupying his private residence in Magere for a second time. The allegation comes alongside unconfirmed reports from local media that the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader has secretly left the country.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Bobi Wine claimed that soldiers broke into his Magere home on Monday night and have taken full control of the property.
“Last night, the military surrounding our home in Magere once again forced themselves into the house. They’re now fully occupying our entire home – inside, outside, and around it,” he wrote.
He further stated that his family has been blocked from accessing the home since an initial raid on January 23, during which he alleges the house was vandalized. According to Kyagulanyi, this has prevented them from assessing the damage or determining what items or documents were seized.
These latest claims arrive amid swirling reports about the politician’s whereabouts. Ugandan news outlet ChimpReports, citing unnamed officials, reported that Kyagulanyi managed to “escape” Uganda approximately seven days ago and is currently in a neighboring East African country. The report quoted government sources insisting that security agencies are not pursuing him.
Bobi Wine publicly announced on January 16 that he had gone into hiding, citing the first raid on his home and expressing fear for his safety. Since then, he has repeatedly accused state agencies of targeting him—accusations the government has consistently denied.
The situation remains fluid, with the opposition leader’s allegations of renewed military occupation at his property directly contrasting with the emerging narrative of his departure from Uganda.
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