Kampala, Uganda | The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has dismissed as false and unfounded recent claims made by opposition leaders and the family of retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye regarding his treatment at Luzira Upper Maximum Security Prison.
In a statement released today, UPS refuted reports alleging that the prison is infested with bed bugs, which were claimed to be used as a form of torture against Besigye.
The service described these allegations as “grossly false.”
Additionally, the assertion that Besigye shares a ward with 15 other inmates while simultaneously being held in permanent isolation was labeled contradictory and misleading.
The public has been urged to disregard what UPS calls “misinformation and disinformation” surrounding the matter.
UPS reaffirmed its commitment to upholding professional standards in managing prisoners, emphasizing strict adherence to the laws of the Republic of Uganda and international guidelines, including the Nelson Mandela Rules.
Senior Commissioner of Prisons and Deputy Director CCA, Frank Baine Mayanja, serving as the service spokesperson, underscored that the agency operates transparently and within the framework of human rights and dignity.
This statement comes amid growing political tensions and scrutiny of the conditions under which high-profile prisoners are held.
The UPS insists that the management of all inmates, including retired Colonel Dr. Besigye, remains lawful and humane.
