BREAKING: Bobi Wine Alleges Armed Soldiers Stormed His Home, Assaulted Family And Isolate Barbie Kyagulanyi

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has alleged that armed and masked soldiers stormed his family home late Friday night, assaulted several relatives, and isolated his wife, raising fresh alarm over the safety of opposition figures in the country.

In a series of urgent statements shared on social media, Kyagulanyi said the attackers forcefully broke into the residence and beat members of his family before separating his wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, from the rest of those inside the house.

He said the intentions of the armed men were unclear and described the situation as extremely dangerous. “A group of masked, armed soldiers has just broken into our house and beat up my family members,” Kyagulanyi said.

“They have currently isolated my wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, alone. Their intentions are unclear.”

The claims quickly drew international attention after being amplified by journalist Barry Malone, who said Kyagulanyi is currently in hiding amid alleged death threats from the army. Malone described the reported attack as part of a long-standing pattern of intimidation and violence against Uganda’s opposition.

“Ugandan opposition leader, who is in hiding amid death threats from the army, says soldiers have now attacked his family,” Malone wrote, adding that global leaders should speak out against what he termed escalating repression.

In a follow-up message, Malone said he had personally witnessed the brutality of Uganda’s security forces during his time living in the country, including incidents involving senior opposition figures.

He called on the international community to apply pressure on President Yoweri Museveni’s government to ensure Kyagulanyi’s safety and accountability for alleged abuses.

There was no immediate response from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), police, or government spokespersons regarding the allegations by the time of publication.

Ugandan security agencies have previously denied accusations of targeting opposition leaders and their families, maintaining that their operations are lawful and aimed at preserving national security and public order.

Kyagulanyi, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has for years accused state security agencies of harassment, illegal arrests, violent crackdowns on supporters, and intimidation directed at both himself and those close to him.

He has survived multiple arrests and has previously reported physical assaults and restrictions on his movements.The reported home invasion comes amid heightened political tension following Uganda’s January 2026 general elections, which the opposition claims were marred by voter intimidation, deployment of security forces, and electoral irregularities.

The government has rejected those claims and maintains that the elections were free and fair.

Human rights organisations, including both local and international groups, have repeatedly raised concerns about shrinking civic space in Uganda, citing the use of security forces against political opponents, journalists, and activists. Several groups have previously called for independent investigations into alleged abuses involving opposition figures.

As of early Friday, it remained unclear whether Kyagulanyi’s wife and other family members were safe, whether the armed men had withdrawn from the premises, or whether any official investigation had been opened into the incident.

The situation continues to develop, with opposition leaders and civil society figures warning that the reported attack marks a dangerous escalation in Uganda’s already tense political climate.