The announcement was made by Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) commander Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who said the operation had resumed following reports that Bobi Wine was allegedly willing to surrender, claims he said had not materialised.
In a series of public statements, Muhoozi instructed troops to apprehend the opposition leader “dead or alive,” language that has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups and opposition figures.
The remarks come amid heightened political tensions following Uganda’s disputed presidential election, in which Museveni was declared the winner.
The military operation follows an overnight raid at Bobi Wine’s residence in Magere, which the opposition leader says left his wife injured and traumatised.
Bobi Wine accused security forces of using excessive force and maintaining a heavy military presence around his home.
However, Muhoozi dismissed allegations that soldiers assaulted Wine’s wife, insisting that the army does not target women.
Bobi Wine, who rejected the election results as fraudulent, has accused the government of orchestrating widespread repression, including arbitrary arrests, intimidation of supporters, and suppression of dissent.
He maintains that his life is in danger and says the renewed military pursuit confirms fears of a crackdown on opposition voices.
The escalation has raised concerns both locally and internationally about Uganda’s political climate and respect for civil liberties.
As tensions continue to rise, the renewed hunt for Bobi Wine underscores the deepening divide between the state and the opposition, with uncertainty looming over how the standoff will ultimately unfold.
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