Police locked up six leaders from the Forum for Democratic Change party in Soroti on Friday. They grabbed FDC president Patrick Oboi Amuriat during a protest about cattle compensation for people living in the Teso area. The cops charged them with meeting illegally, causing trouble in public, and hitting officers.
The FDC quickly responded on social media, naming everyone who got arrested and demanding they all be freed immediately. In addition to Amuriat, police took Hon. Alobo Joan, Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu, Isaac Asaku, who leads the FDC in Soroti City West, Mary Goretti Atemo, who wants to become Kumi's Woman MP, and Sam Acaitum.
These protesters marched under the message "No Cow – No Vote" starting from FDC offices in Akisim Cell 2. They moved into Soroti's main streets, where they blocked roads and set tires on fire, stopping normal traffic. Police claim the situation turned rough when protesters attacked officers trying to calm things down.
Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma explained why they made arrests: "These individuals gathered against the law, created disturbances, and attacked our officers. They put people at risk by blocking roads and lighting fires." He mentioned all six remain held at Soroti City East Division and face legal action soon. The FDC believes politics drove these arrests, but officials insist everyone must follow the rules regardless of their political group.
The FDC quickly responded on social media, naming everyone who got arrested and demanding they all be freed immediately. In addition to Amuriat, police took Hon. Alobo Joan, Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu, Isaac Asaku, who leads the FDC in Soroti City West, Mary Goretti Atemo, who wants to become Kumi's Woman MP, and Sam Acaitum.
These protesters marched under the message "No Cow – No Vote" starting from FDC offices in Akisim Cell 2. They moved into Soroti's main streets, where they blocked roads and set tires on fire, stopping normal traffic. Police claim the situation turned rough when protesters attacked officers trying to calm things down.
Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma explained why they made arrests: "These individuals gathered against the law, created disturbances, and attacked our officers. They put people at risk by blocking roads and lighting fires." He mentioned all six remain held at Soroti City East Division and face legal action soon. The FDC believes politics drove these arrests, but officials insist everyone must follow the rules regardless of their political group.
