Kampala, Uganda – National Unity Platform (NUP) head of mobilization, Fred Nyanzi, has been released after four days of incommunicado detention, during which he was reportedly tortured.
Nyanzi was allegedly held in a security facility run by the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) before being dumped near his home.
NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, confirmed Nyanzi’s release and accused security forces of abducting and torturing political opponents.
According to Kyagulanyi, Nyanzi’s ordeal highlights the ongoing suppression of opposition figures in Uganda.
Nyanzi’s disappearance had sparked widespread concern, with opposition supporters demanding his immediate release.
Social media platforms were flooded with calls for justice, with activists and political figures condemning what they called state-sponsored abductions.
The opposition maintains that enforced disappearances, torture and illegal detentions have become common tactics used to silence dissenting voices.
Human rights groups have also expressed outrage over the alleged mistreatment of Nyanzi.
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has been called upon to investigate the matter, while international organizations have urged the Ugandan government to uphold the rule of law and respect human rights.
Nyanzi’s case adds to the growing list of opposition figures who have allegedly been arbitrarily detained and mistreated.
The NUP has consistently accused the government of orchestrating abductions to weaken opposition activities. Despite repeated denials from security agencies, cases of missing and tortured activists continue to surface.
Eyewitnesses reported that Nyanzi was dropped off near his residence in a weak and frail state, raising fears about the extent of his injuries.
He is currently receiving medical attention and NUP leaders have vowed to pursue legal action against those responsible for his abduction and alleged torture.
The Ugandan government has yet to issue an official statement regarding Nyanzi’s detention and release.
However, security officials have previously dismissed allegations of torture and illegal detentions as politically motivated.
Opposition figures and human rights defenders have urged the international community to take a stronger stance on Uganda’s political landscape.
They argue that without accountability, cases like Nyanzi’s will continue, further threatening democracy and the rule of law.
Nyanzi’s case is expected to fuel further debates on human rights violations and the treatment of political opposition in Uganda.
Calls for an independent investigation into his detention and alleged torture are growing, with many demanding justice for victims of political persecution.
