Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine’s horror as ‘hammer-wielding’ goons storm home
Admin I Saturday, January 23.26
HEARTBROKEN Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has told of the terrifying moment “drunk” soldiers stormed his home, held his wife at gunpoint, and stripped her after she refused to unlock her phone.
The popstar-turned-politician, a hero to millions in the East African nation, says hundreds of troops descended on his Magere home in a midnight raid of “destruction.”
Wine—real name Robert Kyagulanyi—claimed the mob was made up of elite Special Forces Command (SFC) and regular army troops, some in plain clothes and many “stinking of booze.”
‘They Wanted Blood’
The thugs reportedly used ladders to scale the property before smashing through doors with sledgehammers.
”Once inside, the 42-year-old says the soldiers turned his home into a “war zone,” ripping through ceilings and smashing windows.
In a harrowing account, Wine revealed:
”They put my wife at gunpoint, asking her to reveal my whereabouts. They grabbed her phone, forced her to sit down, and ordered her to remove her password. When she refused, they strangled her and insulted her.”
The singer claimed the brutes then forcefully removed her blouse and took photos of her while shouting tribal insults, demanding to know why she married Wine and “dared to challenge” long-term President Yoweri Museveni.
The Great Loot
The politician says the “criminal” gang didn’t just come for him—they came for everything. They allegedly made off with:
Wads of cash and valuable documents.
Laptops, phones, and chargers.
The home’s entire CCTV and internet system.
Wine’s wife was rushed to the hospital following the raid, where she is currently being treated for physical injuries and “deep psychological trauma.”
Despite the brutal assault on his family, Wine remains defiant, declaring: “We remain firm in our belief that UGANDA WILL BE FREE.”
Background: Why is this happening?
The Rivalry: Bobi Wine has become the biggest threat to President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986. Wine’s “People Power” movement has massive support among the youth, who are fed up with the 81-year-old leader’s decades-long grip on power.
Previous Attacks: This is not the first time Wine has been targeted. He has been arrested numerous times, allegedly tortured in military custody, and has survived several attempts on his life.
The SFC: The Special Forces Command (SFC) mentioned in the report is an elite unit of the Ugandan military. It is widely seen as the President’s personal guard and has often been accused of human rights abuses against political opponents.
International Pressure: The UK and the US have previously expressed concern over the “shrinking democratic space” in Uganda, but Museveni remains a key security ally for the West in East Africa.
