The Uganda Peoples\u2019 Defence Forces (UPDF) has firmly dismissed allegations from National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, claiming that security agencies are plotting his arrest ahead of the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement via his X account, acting UPDF spokesperson Col. Chris Magezi described the claims as \u201cempty talk\u201d and a potential \u201csmokescreen,\u201d questioning the motives behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe interagency security services can categorically state that there are no such plans whatsoever to arrest Mr. Kyagulanyi at this point\u2014unless, of course, he offends the law,\u201d Magezi wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that security forces are \u201cwatching closely\u201d and prepared to act if necessary, emphasizing vigilance without confirming any immediate threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UPDF\u2019s response came directly after Bobi Wine\u2019s post on X, where he alleged a detailed regime plot to detain him and incite violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his urgent message, Bobi Wine stated: \u201cI\u2019ve learnt from security circles of a plot by the desperate regime to have me arrested before polling day in order to create a pre-emptive massacre akin to what they did in November 2020,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat way, they will be able to carry out massive arrests and abductions and get justification to deploy the military in every spot. Among other plans, is for that brutal police officer called Bravo to provoke a confrontation in Mbale City or the neighbouring districts so that they get the justification. The other plan is to deploy goons, dress them in our Party colors, and project us as violent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Echoing the UPDF\u2019s stance, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) issued its own rebuttal on X, categorically dismissing the allegations as \u201cunfounded and provocative.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Uganda Police Force categorically dismisses allegations of a scheme to detain candidate Kyagulanyi Sentamu or engineer incidents before election day. These assertions are unfounded and provocative,\u201d the statement reads in part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n