Uganda: Priest Reported Missing Since December 3 Arrested Under Unconstitutional Circumstances

Uganda: Priest Reported Missing Since December 3 Arrested Under Unconstitutional Circumstances

Kampala -- The Uganda Catholic Lawyers Society (UCLS) has denounced the arrest of Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest from the Diocese of Masaka, who had been missing since December 3, as a violation of the constitution and a disregard for fundamental human rights. Nearly two weeks after his disappearance, on December 14, the Ugandan Ministry of National Defence issued a statement admitting that Father Ssekabira had been arrested by …

Uganda army confirms arrest of priest over alleged state security threats

Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of the Catholic Diocese of Masaka in Uganda is in police custody for alleged “violent subversive activities against state” following his abducted from his office in Katwe, Masaka city, by men wearing Uganda Army unifor... [...]

Uganda Army Confirms Arrest of Priest Over Alleged State Security Threats

Diocese of Masaka Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of the Catholic Diocese of Masaka in Uganda is in police custody for alleged “violent subversive activities against state” following his abducted from his office in Katwe, Masaka city, by men wearing Uganda Army uniform on Dec. 3, 2025. In response to his disappearance, the bishop directed special prayers, including a Rosary Triduum, calling on the people of God in his diocese to pray.

Investigation: Fr. Ssekabira's Arrest Could Be Linked To Family Dispute Over Donor Funds, Orphan Charity » Business Focus

Reverend Father Deusidedit Ssekabira who is missing after he was allegedly kidnapped last week (Courtesy photo) In a case that has gripped Uganda amid rising pre-election tensions, the detention of Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira has taken an intriguing turn. While the military accuses him of involvement in “violent subversive activities against government” and opposition figures have denounced the arrest as political intimidation, …