Bobi Wine decries military harassment at his home, calls for immediate evacuation
By Kiprono Keileb, January 20, 2026Ugandas Opposition leader Bobi Wine has raised alarms over the harassment of his family and supporters at his home in Uganda.
In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Bobi Wine accused military personnel stationed inside his compound of threatening and intimidating residents, claiming their actions put civilians at risk.
Bobi Wine described a tense encounter that occurred late last night, amid claims of threats made by President Museveni’s son.
“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. The people at my home say the criminals seemed to be drunk,” Bobi Wine wrote.
He further expressed concern for the safety and well-being of his family and the residents within his compound, highlighting issues of food access and security.
“We demand that the military vacate our home immediately. My wife and other 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,” Bobi Wine wrote.
Bobi Wine’s call for immediate evacuation and protection has drawn attention to the urgent need for interventions that guarantee the safety and dignity of citizens.
Bobi Wine narrates how he escaped after his house was raided at night
Bobi Wine had earlier said police officers and unidentified individuals in plain clothes carried out the operation late at night. He said they climbed over the perimeter fence using ladders, cut off electricity to the house, disabled security cameras and used a helicopter overhead to provide light.
“My wife and I have been under house arrest since January 15, 2026, when we had elections. Our house was raided. Amidst the raid, I was able to use my skills and escape my house, but I know they are looking for me,” he stated.