- Bobi Wine says security forces raided his Magere home late at night.
- His wife, Barbra Kyagulanyi, was injured and taken to the hospital.
- The operation happened as Wine remains in hiding after rejecting the election results.
- Rights groups and global leaders have raised concerns over post-election actions.
Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine has reported that his family home in Magere, near Kampala, was stormed by security officers during a night operation. The incident has drawn wide attention as tensions remain high following the disputed 2026 presidential election.
Wine said he was not at home when the raid took place. He has been in hiding since rejecting the election outcome announced earlier this month.
According to Wine, his wife, Barbra Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Barbie, was injured during the operation and later admitted to the hospital. He said she is receiving treatment for both physical harm and emotional distress.
Wine claims the officers demanded information about his whereabouts and attempted to access her phone. When she declined, the situation escalated, leading to her injuries.
Wine further stated that the security team damaged parts of the house while searching. He said personal items, including documents and electronic devices, were taken away.
House workers present at the time were also reportedly mistreated during the operation, adding to fears over the conduct of the raid.
The incident comes days after President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of the January 15, 2026, election with more than 71 per cent of the vote. Bobi Wine, whose party was placed second, rejected the outcome, claiming it was not free or fair.
Since the vote, opposition groups have reported arrests, threats, and pressure against their members, claims that the government has often denied.
International bodies, including the United Nations, have expressed worry over reports of force used against opposition figures and their supporters after the election. Rights organisations say the latest incident adds to a pattern of intimidation.
So far, the government and military have not commented on the specific claims regarding the Magere raid.
Uganda’s army leadership has previously warned Bobi Wine to surrender, statements that critics say increase tension. Thousands of opposition supporters are also said to have been detained in recent weeks.
Observers warn that the situation highlights growing political division in Uganda and raises serious concerns about the safety of opposition leaders and their families as the country navigates a tense post-election period.
