Uganda Military Chief Denies Alleged Assault on Bobi Wine’s Wife

Uganda Army Rejects Claims of Assault on Opposition Leader’s Wife Amid Political Tensions

Uganda’s military commander, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has dismissed accusations that security forces assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, the wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a reported raid on their home.

The incident has sparked widespread concern as political tensions continue to rise following the country’s recent presidential election.

Bobi Wine, who says he is currently in hiding for security reasons, claimed that armed officers surrounded his residence, interrogated his wife at gunpoint, and confiscated personal documents and electronic devices.

He further alleged that the military presence around his home has remained in place since the operation.

From her hospital bed, Barbara Kyagulanyi recounted a traumatic experience involving dozens of men, some allegedly in military uniform. She stated that the officers demanded information about her husband’s whereabouts and became violent when she refused to cooperate.

According to her account, she suffered physical abuse and was left with visible injuries, leading to her hospitalization.

In a public response shared on social media, General Kainerugaba denied the allegations, stating that his forces did not assault her.

While insisting that the military was focused on locating Bobi Wine, his comments have drawn criticism from opposition figures and human rights advocates.

The controversy comes shortly after President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of the January 15 election.

Bobi Wine rejected the results, alleging electoral fraud and intimidation of opposition supporters. Since then, opposition parties have reported arrests, detentions, and killings of their member Uganda’s legal and human rights organizations have condemned what they describe as a growing pattern of repression, urging security agencies to respect the rule of law and protect civilians.

Observers warn that the situation reflects deeper challenges within Uganda’s political system, where peaceful transitions of power have yet to be realized since independence.