Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine has accused state security agencies of effectively laying siege to his residence, calling for the immediate removal of soldiers he says have taken over the compound.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Unity Platform leader claimed that armed forces forcefully entered his home and have since restricted access to basic necessities, including food, leaving his family in distress.
“My family is in danger,” Wine said, alleging that security officers cut existing padlocks on his gates and replaced them with chains, sealing off the residence. He described the situation as illegal and inhumane, insisting that his wife and those inside the home are being deliberately intimidated and deprived.
The claims follow events late last week when Wine reported that military and police units carried out an overnight operation at his Magere home. At the time, he said he managed to escape, easing public fears that he had been arrested or secretly detained.
In a subsequent statement on Saturday, Wine portrayed the operation as highly coordinated, alleging that it involved a power blackout, tampering with CCTV surveillance and helicopters hovering over his residence, actions he said were meant to instil fear and silence him.
Security agencies are yet to publicly respond to the latest allegations.
