Uganda army denies Opposition leader Bobi Wine abducted

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Uganda Opposition Presidential campaigner Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, famously known arsenic Bobi Wine of the National Unity Platform (NUP), shows the ink connected his digit aft casting his vote, during the Presidential predetermination astatine a polling station, successful Kampala, Uganda, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP

Uganda's Army spokesperson told AFP connected Saturday (January 17, 2026) that claims of Opposition person Bobi Wine being abducted by chopper were "absurd".

"The rumours of his alleged apprehension are baseless and unfounded," said service spokesperson Chris Magezi.

Mr. Wine's enactment posted connected X precocious Friday that helium was forcibly taken distant successful an service chopper from his home, a time aft the country's elections.

Published - January 17, 2026 11:52 americium IST

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