By Our Reporter
Fred Nyanzi, the Deputy President and Chief Mobilizer of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). Nyanzi, commonly known as Chairman Nyanzi, was freed after being detained for four days under controversial circumstances. His arrest has drawn strong reactions from opposition members, who accuse the government of abduction, but security agencies assert that Nyanzi was arrested due to his involvement in criminal activities.
Upon his release, Nyanzi described the moment of his capture, explaining that the operatives who took him off the street had threatened to kill him if he resisted. According to Nyanzi, one of the operatives, who appeared somewhat sympathetic, urged him to comply, telling him, “Nyanzi, you are my friend. I do not wish to shoot you because we have orders to shoot you if you resist.”
Nyanzi was arrested at Kubbiri roundabout while returning from a party function, traveling with NUP deputy spokesman Waiswa Mufumbiro.
As armed, non-uniformed security operatives attempted to forcibly remove them from the vehicle, Mufumbiro seized the opportunity to escape, fleeing on foot toward Kalerwe.
The incident has also drawn a response from government and security agencies, who reject the accusations of abduction. According to them, Nyanzi’s arrest was lawful and linked to his alleged involvement in criminal activities. Security officials have insisted that those detained are not victims of abduction but rather individuals who are arrested in connection with actions that undermine national security and order.
This divergence in narrative reflects the growing divide between the opposition and the government. Opposition leaders continue to accuse the security forces of using unlawful tactics to intimidate political opponents, while government spokespeople maintain that the actions taken are within the legal framework to address criminal behavior and maintain public order.
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