Former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has alleged that his residence in Magere was forcibly entered and occupied by military personnel, intensifying an ongoing standoff between the opposition leader and state security agencies.
In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Kyagulanyi claimed that armed soldiers entered and took control of his home on the night of Monday, February 2, 2026, asserting that the military now controls both the interior and exterior of the compound.
“Last night, the military surrounding our home in Magere once again forced themselves into the house. They're now fully occupying our entire home – inside, outside, and around it,” he wrote.
Kyagulanyi further stated that neither he nor his family has been allowed access to the residence since an earlier incident on January 23, when he alleges the house was broken into and vandalised, and his wife, Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi, was attacked.
He says the family has been unable to assess the damage or account for items and documents allegedly seized during that initial raid.
As of publication, neither the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) nor the police have officially confirmed or denied the operation.
Government officials have previously defended the continued security deployment at Kyagulanyi’s residence.
Dr Chris Baryomunsi, Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, stated that the measures were intended to prevent the premises from being used as “a hub for public disorder.”
Addressing controversial social media posts attributed to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, which suggested that the government was pursuing Kyagulanyi, Baryomunsi distanced the administration from the remarks.
“The CDF doesn’t speak for the government of Uganda, but he likes tweets. Sometimes I don’t read them. Then, shortly, he deletes them. I am sure Ugandans have formed an opinion on his tweets. I don’t think, other than politicking, they take them as the authentic position of the government of Uganda,” Baryomunsi said during a recent radio interview.
The latest developments follow the general presidential and parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.
Kyagulanyi publicly rejected the results, describing them as “fake” and alleging ballot stuffing, though he has not presented evidence to support the claims.
On January 16, 2026, Kyagulanyi reportedly left his Magere residence and went into hiding, citing a military raid and concerns for his safety.
Since then, he has provided regular updates via social media, claiming continued targeting by state security agencies—a claim government officials consistently deny, insisting no one is seeking to arrest or harm him.
Kyagulanyi has stated he will not challenge the election results in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary.
Instead, he has called on supporters to engage in peaceful street protests to express dissatisfaction with the electoral process.
