Uganda Police Force has publicly denied allegations made by Alex Mufumbiro, the Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who claimed during an appearance on Sanyuka TV that opposition figure Fred Nyanzi is being held by the Directorate of Crime Intelligence.
The police through an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), dismissed the claims as false accusing Mufumbiro of spreading “unethical communication” that should be disregarded.
This latest development has intensified tensions between the opposition and state authorities fueling further questions about Nyanzi’s whereabouts, the credibility of police statements, and the ongoing suppression of opposition voices in Uganda.
Appearing on Sanyuka TV’s Morning Xpress Show, Mufumbiro alleged that Fred Nyanzi, a key NUP mobilizer and elder brother to opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) was in the custody of the Directorate of Crime Intelligence.
His remarks triggered a social media storm with supporters of NUP demanding immediate proof of life and transparency from the government.
However in a swift response, Uganda Police Force issued a statement dismissing the claims as baseless.
“The allegations that Fred Nyanzi is being held by the Directorate of Crime Intelligence of Uganda Police are untrue. Such statements reflect his typical pattern of unethical communication and should be dismissed.”
Police also warned Mufumbiro to be more responsible in his public statements emphasizing that misinformation could damage institutions and individuals.
While the police have denied any involvement in Nyanzi’s disappearance, they have not provided any alternative explanation for his whereabouts.
This has left many Ugandans questioning whether the state is being truthful or simply deflecting attention from a deeper issue.
NUP officials insist that Nyanzi was taken by security operatives in an orchestrated suppression of opposition. They argue that the government has a history of enforced disappearances targeting their members a claim echoed by various human rights organizations.
With no official confirmation of Nyanzi’s location, speculation continues to mount with fears growing that he may have been detained a tactic previously used against opposition activists.
This isn’t the first time Uganda’s opposition has accused security agencies of abducting its members.
In the aftermath of the 2021 elections several NUP supporters went missing, only to later resurface with claims of torture at the hands of state operatives.
The government however, has consistently denied any wrongdoing often branding these incidents as opposition propaganda.
Fred Nyanzi’s alleged detention follows opposition figures claims of abductions and the state issues denials but no concrete evidence emerges to settle the matter.
This cycle has led to growing distrust between security agencies and opposition supporters, deepening Uganda’s political divide.
The lack of clarity only adds fuel to an already tense situation raising concerns about transparency and accountability in Uganda’s justice system.
NUP on the other hand is expected to intensify its calls for answers potentially leading to protests and further confrontations with the authorities.
