TL;DR: Police arrest several supporters of Bobi Wine after allegations of violence and public disorder during campaign activities in Mbarara.
Uganda Police have confirmed the arrest of multiple National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters in Mbarara District, accusing them of provoking violence and disorder during campaign events for presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. The police statement, released on Friday, reported that while most campaign activities have been peaceful, a small group of individuals repeatedly engaged in violence, damaging police property and assaulting officers.
The statement highlighted incidents of violence by NUP supporters in various districts, including the destruction of police vehicles and an attack on a journalist in Kiruhura. Police warned that anyone involved in such acts would be held accountable and reminded candidates that law enforcement would not tolerate criminal behavior during the campaigns. In response, Bobi Wine condemned the arrests, calling them an attempt to intimidate his supporters and accusing the government of targeting his campaign. He also criticized the Electoral Commission for not addressing the issue of security harassment. Police, however, emphasized that their actions were aimed at maintaining order and ensuring the safety of all candidates.
Uganda Police have confirmed the arrest of multiple National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters in Mbarara District, accusing them of provoking violence and disorder during campaign events for presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. The police statement, released on Friday, reported that while most campaign activities have been peaceful, a small group of individuals repeatedly engaged in violence, damaging police property and assaulting officers.
The statement highlighted incidents of violence by NUP supporters in various districts, including the destruction of police vehicles and an attack on a journalist in Kiruhura. Police warned that anyone involved in such acts would be held accountable and reminded candidates that law enforcement would not tolerate criminal behavior during the campaigns. In response, Bobi Wine condemned the arrests, calling them an attempt to intimidate his supporters and accusing the government of targeting his campaign. He also criticized the Electoral Commission for not addressing the issue of security harassment. Police, however, emphasized that their actions were aimed at maintaining order and ensuring the safety of all candidates.
