More Than 10 Journalists Brutalised & Arrested, Media Vehicles Impounded for Covering Bobi Wine" 's Return In The Country.

More than Ten Journalists from different media houses have been beaten, arrested, and detained for covering NUP party president, Robert Kyagulanyi's return to the country processions.

These include:- CBS FM reporter, Joseph Balikuddembe, Kambade K, belonging to the NUP press team, David Tamale, Bukedde TV, Photojournalist, Francis Issano Nbs, Erias of Baba TV, 

Security has impounded media vehicles that were en route to Magere for official duties, Kitone Julius, reporter Nbs TV, and many others.

According to our reporter, Derrick Kanalo, Security Operatives also impound media vehicles that were en route to Magere for official duties.

Reaction from Musamali Arnold, the Secretary General of Uganda Online Journalist Association/SACCO.

I am deeply concerned by the brutal arrest and assault of journalists who were simply doing their duty to report on the return of NUP Party President Bobi Wine.

Freedom of the press is a fundamental pillar of democracy, and such actions undermine the very essence of it. I don't know why police and the army find it complicated to cooperate with the 4th Estate, this is not the first time they have beaten up journalists.

I therefore order the immediate unconditional release of all the pressmen who were arrested today.

Musamali Arnold- SG- Uganda Online Journalist Association/SACCO.