National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has accused security operatives of planting surveillance equipment in his offices and vehicles during last week’s raid.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Bobi Wine detailed how security forces forcefully entered the NUP headquarters at Makerere-Kavule over the weekend, sealing off roads from Bwaise to Kibbiri roundabout before ransacking the premises.
He alleged that the operatives, envious of the well-maintained and organized state of the offices, left significant damage in their wake.
“The entire place was turned upside down, and a lot of destruction was done,” he said.
Upon inspecting the premises after the raid, Bobi Wine claimed they discovered suspicious items, which, after consultation with experts, were identified as surveillance devices.
Among the recovered items, he said, was a tracking device found in one of his personal vehicles, which he occasionally uses as an alternative to his official transport. “One of the items was a tracker. We found it in one of the cars I use when I don’t wish to move in the official vehicles,” he revealed.
Additionally, a hidden camera was allegedly discovered inside his office. Bobi Wine indicated that ongoing inspections were being conducted to identify any additional devices.
Condemning the raid, he criticized the security forces for employing what he described as underhanded tactics instead of exercising legitimate authority.
“This is how these people operate—shamelessly. These are not signs of strength but of weakness,” he said.
He further asserted that the raid was illegal, as no NUP officials were allowed to be present during the purported “search.” He also accused the security operatives of breaking doors unnecessarily, even those that were already open.
