Bobi Wine said his own freedom remains severely restricted, alleging that security forces continue to target him and his associates.
Ugandan opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, has raised fresh alarm over what he described as an intensifying crackdown on opposition figures, revealing that three of his four deputy presidents are either detained or missing.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Bobi Wine said his own freedom remains severely restricted, alleging that security forces continue to target him and his associates.
"I am not free. My home is still under siege, and the criminal regime is trying to hunt me down. And yet, three out of my four Deputy Presidents are also in detention!"
The opposition leader disclosed that his Deputy President for Northern Uganda, Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru, was abducted from her residence more than a week ago and has yet to be accounted for.
"My Deputy President for Northern Uganda, Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru is still missing, having been abducted from her home on 15th January."
He also reported the disappearance of his Deputy President for Western Uganda, Hon. Jolly Jacklyn Tukamushaba, who he said was abducted earlier this month.
"My Deputy President for Western Uganda, Hon. Jolly Jacklyn Tukamushaba is still missing, having been abducted from Rukiga District on 14th January.
"My Deputy President for Central Region, Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi was today arrested and he's being currently held at Kira Division Police."
Despite the developments, the opposition figure called on his supporters to remain steadfast.
"As the persecution intensifies, may be remain rooted in hope and faith, that our struggle - the Ugandan struggle - will end in victory."
Bobi Wine has repeatedly accused Ugandan authorities of using arrests, intimidation, and enforced disappearances to suppress dissent, allegations the government has consistently denied.
Previously, SaharaReporters reported that Bobi Wine alleged that more than 100 of his supporters have been killed in recent days amid escalating political violence, accusing President Yoweri Museveni’s son and the military of carrying out deadly repression.
In a post on X on Monday, the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader said the killings had intensified over the past week, contradicting official figures he said were being publicly cited.
“Last night as Museveni’s son was making these threats to kill me and gloating over killing 22 of our supporters (in reality, he has killed over 100 since last week), the military who are stationed inside our compound yet again banged my house doors as they sang profanities, ordering the occupants to come out of the house if they're men.”
Bobi Wine’s claim marks one of his strongest accusations yet, alleging a sharp rise in fatalities linked to security operations targeting opposition supporters.
He did not provide names or locations of those allegedly killed but said the violence had coincided with increased military activity around his residence.
He further alleged that soldiers stationed at his home engaged in disorderly conduct and intimidation, raising concerns about the safety of those inside.
“The people at my home say the criminals seemed to be drunk.”
According to the opposition leader, the situation has left his family and associates trapped and vulnerable, with access to food deliberately blocked by security operatives. He said the military had taken control of his compound, replacing gate padlocks with chains.
“We demand that the military vacate our home immediately. My wife and people are not safe. They're starving after these criminals blocked food from reaching them. They cut the padlocks of our gates and replaced them with chains. FREE UGANDA NOW.”
The Ugandan government and military have previously denied accusations of extrajudicial killings and political intimidation, maintaining that security operations are conducted within the law.
There was no immediate official response to Bobi Wine’s latest allegations at the time of publication.
Rights groups have long accused Ugandan security forces of excessive force against opposition supporters, particularly during periods of heightened political tension.
Bobi Wine’s claims are likely to intensify scrutiny of Uganda’s security agencies as the country navigates growing political unrest.
Earlier, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the eldest son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, openly stated that 22 members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) were killed during the conduct of the country’s general elections.
He further suggested that opposition leader Bobi Wine was the intended next target, describing him as the “twenty-third” person.
Muhoozi, who is also Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, made the remarks on social media.
"We have killed 22 NUP terrorists since last week. I'm praying the 23rd is Kabobi," he wrote on his official X handle.
His comments amount to an open confirmation of the killing of opposition party members and come amid controversy surrounding the re-election of his 81-year-old father, President Museveni.