Tension continued to simmer across parts of Uganda on Thursday as fresh claims of arrests, abductions and enforced disappearances added to an already charged political atmosphere.
Uncertainty hung in the air, with supporters and allies struggling to piece together developments unfolding in different regions almost simultaneously.
According to the statement, three out of four Deputy Presidents within his political movement are either missing or in custody.
The leader alleged that Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru, the Deputy President for Northern Uganda, was abducted from her home on January 15 under circumstances that remain unclear.
Family members and associates have reportedly been unable to establish her whereabouts since then.
In a strongly worded statement, an opposition leader said he remains confined at home under what he described as a security siege, accusing state agents of pursuing him while key members of his political team face detention or have gone missing.
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In Western Uganda, Hon. Jolly Jacklyn Tukamushaba, the Deputy President for the region, was also reported missing after an alleged abduction from Rukiga District on January 14.
Her disappearance has sparked concern among supporters, who are demanding answers from security agencies and calling for her immediate release or presentation before court.
The situation further deteriorated on Thursday with the arrest of Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi, the Deputy President for the Central Region.
He was taken into custody earlier in the day and is currently being held at Kira Division Police Station, according to the opposition leader.
The reasons for his arrest had not been officially communicated by police at the time of publication.
Human rights activists have repeatedly warned that arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances undermine the rule of law and democratic space.
They argue that all detainees should be produced before court within the constitutional timeframe and accorded due process.
Despite the unfolding developments, the opposition leader struck a defiant tone, urging supporters to remain hopeful and grounded in faith.
He maintained that the broader struggle for political freedom and justice in Uganda would ultimately prevail, even as pressure mounts on opposition leadership.
As the situation evolves, attention now turns to security agencies for clarification, amid growing calls for transparency, accountability, and respect for constitutional rights.
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