Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was arrested by soldiers at Entebbe Airport on Wednesday, October 5, 2023. The circumstances surrounding his arrest are unclear, but the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, which Bobi Wine leads, has confirmed his detention.
Eyewitnesses at the airport reported a heavy military presence as Bobi Wine arrived from an international trip. Soldiers surrounded him and swiftly apprehended him, before driving him away in an undisclosed location.
Bobi Wine’s arrest is a concerning development, raising fears about his safety and the state of democracy in Uganda. He has been arrested and detained on numerous occasions in recent years, often on questionable charges.
The NUP party has called for Bobi Wine’s immediate release, and has urged supporters to remain calm and to avoid violence.
Breaking News: @HEBobiwine Wine has been Arrested
— The Ankole Times (@TheAnkoleTimes) October 5, 2023
How President @HEBobiwine has been violently arrested upon his return to Uganda. We are yet to establish his whereabouts. pic.twitter.com/jxfh5EKicK
— National Unity Platform (@NUP_Ug) October 5, 2023
This story is still developing, and we will update it as more information becomes available.
