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Uganda Arrests a Former Military Chief Accused of Engaging in Subversive Activities
Security forces say 15 firearms, military fatigues and two pickup trucks were recovered in operations linked to the retired general.
- On Monday, security forces arrested retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu in Soroti City following a manhunt over alleged subversive activities aimed at destabilizing the Teso sub-region.
- Defence chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba accused Elwelu last week of stockpiling weapons, warning that anyone assisting him would face "serious consequences" before ordering his surrender.
- Authorities recovered 15 firearms, military uniforms, and two pickup trucks, Acting military spokesman Chris Magezi stated, while Kainerugaba claimed to have stripped Elwelu of his rank and arrested over 20 ex-soldiers.
- Elwelu is held at a secure facility ahead of his General Court Martial arraignment, though his wife, Patricia Apolot, rejected the allegations, stating "He loves Uganda, and his dream is to have a peaceful country."
- Elwelu's arrest marks a dramatic downfall for one of the country's most polarizing military figures who commanded the 2016 raid on the Buhikira Palace of Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere, which resulted in over 100 deaths.
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Uganda arrests a former military chief accused of engaging in subversive activities
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A former deputy military chief in Uganda has been arrested over allegations of planning to destabilize parts of the country, according to the military.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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ULS Demands Transparency Over Arrest of Gen Peter Elwelu, Warns Against Repeat of Besigye Case
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has demanded full transparency from security agencies and the government following the arrest of retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, insisting that his constitutional rights must be respected throughout the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings. The lawyers’ body wants authorities to clearly explain the legal grounds for his detention and […]
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