Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has reported that armed soldiers raided his home in Magere late Friday night, accusing the military of assaulting family members and isolating his wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, during the raid. This action comes as security forces reportedly intensify efforts to locate Bobi Wine following the controversial 2026 general elections.

According to Wine, soldiers forcibly entered his residence, beat up family members, and separated Barbie from the rest of the household. “Their intentions are unclear,” Wine said in a statement, highlighting that military personnel were still at his residence as he made the claim.

In a released video, Barbie Kyagulanyi was heard confronting the soldiers, asking: “You people, what do you want in our compound?” The tense standoff is a continuation of growing military pressure on Wine, who remains a vocal critic of the election results.

Tensions Rise as Security Forces Intensify Efforts to Find Bobi Wine

The incident comes amid mounting political tensions between Bobi Wine and Uganda’s security apparatus, especially after Uganda’s Army Commander, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, publicly demanded that Wine surrender to the police within 48 hours. Wine, however, has rejected this ultimatum, asserting that he will return on his own terms.

Kainerugaba’s statements followed claims that Wine, who secured 24% of the presidential vote, had planned to use 2,000 “hooligans” during the election violence, accusations which Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) party firmly denies. The NUP has also contested the election results, citing ballot stuffing, military interference, and intimidation against opposition members.

International Concerns Grow Over Post-Election Environment

This latest development follows increasing international concern over Uganda’s post-election environment. On Friday, the European Union expressed regret over the violence and threats before and after the elections, particularly against opposition leader Bobi Wine, urging Ugandan authorities to ensure the safety of all political figures.

At the time of writing, Ugandan security agencies had not issued a public response to Bobi Wine’s accusations, leaving the situation shrouded in uncertainty.