Ten NUP supporters arrested ahead of Bobi Wine's Return.

Ten NUP supporters arrested ahead of Bobi Wine return in the country.

The Entebbe police led by the Entebbe Main Police Station OC, Mr Ivan Kareiga have arrested Ten (10) National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters and leaders in Entebbe municipality and Katabi town council ahead of the much-anticipated return of party leader, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine from his mobilisation tours in South Africa and Canada tomorrow.

The NUP members were picked up at Abaita Ababiri by the police as they gathered and chanted party slogans ahead of the event themed “One Million March to Entebbe.”

The Wakiso District NUP women’s forum leader, Ms Joyce Nabatta who was part of the group said preparations are in high gear to welcome Mr Kyagulanyi despite the increased presence of security deployment.

 

Though according to the NUP secretary general, Mr David Lewis Rubogoya, the arrests of there supporters are still ongoing.

"We have been receiving notification from all over Kampala and the surroundings informing us of the abductions of our supporters who 

plan to go and welcome our president from Entebbe Airport, the number of the arrest is more that 100 now" - Rubongoya.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

The National Unity Platform has organaised a special welcome for its president, Hon. Robert Kyagulaanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine.

According to the Opposition chief Whip, Hon John Baptist Nambeshe, they plan to go to Entebe Airpor in large Numbers to welcome their party president.

"We call up on all our supporters to join us as we head to Entebbe International Airport as we welcome our president who has been on official duties in the diaspora. We don't Police clearance to welcome him and we don't want to see it sabotage our preparations"- Nambeshe. 

Related story: Police warns NUP against procession to welcome Bobi Wine.

In a turn of events that foreshadows rising tensions, National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters in Abayita Ababiri, Katabi town council, found themselves in police custody today.

The arrested individuals, identified as Kasirye Gerald, Babirye Amina, Katabazi Jimmy, Eng. Kakooza Frank, Mugerwa Emmanuel Sali, and Nabatta Joyce Namuli, were reportedly peaceful in their efforts to rally fellow supporters for the much-anticipated homecoming of their leader.

The police, however, issued a stern warning to all political activists mobilizing supporters for President Kyagulanyi’s welcome.

According to joint security agencies, they have received intelligence indicating that some NUP supporters intend to organize processions from Entebbe airport to Magere in Kasangati, a move deemed illegal.

Addressing the press at CPS Kampala, Police spokesperson of Kampala Metropolitan, Patrick Onyango, stated firmly,

“We will effectively deploy to ensure that no person makes a procession.” He urged the public, motorists, and politicians to carry on with their daily activities, cautioning that those participating in processions would face arrests and legal consequences.

The heightened tension comes as Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is scheduled to return tomorrow from South Africa and Canada. His return promises to be a pivotal moment in Ugandan politics, as NUP supporters remain undeterred despite the recent arrests.

The situation continues to evolve rapidly, and observers are keenly watching for further developments.