Uganda's Battered Wife Calls Husband to Stay Hidden Amidst Military Crackdown
In a chilling account, opposition leader Bobi Wine's wife Barbra Kyagulanyi has revealed that soldiers stormed their home in Uganda, assaulting her and forcing her staff into submission. The incident, which took place on multiple occasions, is just the latest in a string of intimidation tactics used by President Yoweri Museveni's military against Wine, who has been under de facto house arrest since disputing the outcome of January's elections.
According to Barbra, the intruders were Nigerian officers stationed in Uganda who broke into her home and choked her, before mocking her and demanding she reveal the whereabouts of her husband. The harrowing account was recorded on her phone, providing a stark contrast to claims by Uganda's military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, that the soldiers did not raid Wine's residence.
In fact, Kainerugaba insisted that troops were not deployed to target Wine due to its futility, saying "it is not worth the army's time." This response has fueled concerns about a widening crackdown on dissent in Uganda. Barbra Kyagulanyi remains hospitalized as her husband Bobi Wine continues to be in hiding.
Separate developments in Nigeria have also come to light, with 16 Nigerian officers set to stand trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The plot was officially denied upon their arrest last year, but Nigeria's own military history has shown it is not immune to coups.
Meanwhile, a year since the M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, seized control of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, tensions remain high. The city's residents continue to feel uneasy under rebel rule, which has undermined stability and exacerbated diplomatic tensions between Kinshasa and its regional rival, Rwanda.
In a chilling account, opposition leader Bobi Wine's wife Barbra Kyagulanyi has revealed that soldiers stormed their home in Uganda, assaulting her and forcing her staff into submission. The incident, which took place on multiple occasions, is just the latest in a string of intimidation tactics used by President Yoweri Museveni's military against Wine, who has been under de facto house arrest since disputing the outcome of January's elections.
According to Barbra, the intruders were Nigerian officers stationed in Uganda who broke into her home and choked her, before mocking her and demanding she reveal the whereabouts of her husband. The harrowing account was recorded on her phone, providing a stark contrast to claims by Uganda's military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, that the soldiers did not raid Wine's residence.
In fact, Kainerugaba insisted that troops were not deployed to target Wine due to its futility, saying "it is not worth the army's time." This response has fueled concerns about a widening crackdown on dissent in Uganda. Barbra Kyagulanyi remains hospitalized as her husband Bobi Wine continues to be in hiding.
Separate developments in Nigeria have also come to light, with 16 Nigerian officers set to stand trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The plot was officially denied upon their arrest last year, but Nigeria's own military history has shown it is not immune to coups.
Meanwhile, a year since the M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, seized control of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, tensions remain high. The city's residents continue to feel uneasy under rebel rule, which has undermined stability and exacerbated diplomatic tensions between Kinshasa and its regional rival, Rwanda.
... it sounds like a really scary situation for Barbra Kyagulanyi and her family. I feel so bad for them having to go through that 
. On one hand, you've got President Museveni's military using intimidation tactics against opposition leaders, which is super concerning. But at the same time, it's also true that Nigeria has its own issues with coups and military takeovers... maybe there's more to the story than we're being told 
. I just wish everyone involved could find a way to resolve their differences peacefully 
. It seems like this whole region is still dealing with some pretty complex and sensitive issues... we need to keep hoping for positive change 
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it sounds so dismissive of the suffering of the people. I wonder how many more lives will be lost before someone takes a stand?
Can't believe these military people think they're above the law or something. Choking some lady just for fun? 
I mean, come on guys, you can't even get your own house in order before trying to mess with others. 
And what's up with all this "it's not worth our time" nonsense? 
Do they really think Bobi Wine is just going to sit around twiddling his thumbs while they make life hell for him and his wife? 
Like, get a grip guys. You can't intimidate dissent without facing the music eventually... or in this case, getting arrested 
how can anyone do this to a human being?!? we need to support Bobi Wine and his family right now, they deserve our love & protection 
can't believe those Nigerian officers think they're above the law, 16 gonna stand trial for plotting against President Tinubu btw what's up with Rwanda's involvement in DRC 
Meanwhile, the Nigerian officers are just trying to get in on the drama, and now they're facing trial for plotting a coup? Like, didn't they know that's not how you handle a bad relationship? 
. Ugandan military crackdowns, Nigerian coups, and Congolese rebel drama... 2025 is already shaping up to be a wild year! 
. Like, what even is that? 
that's wild! 
this is getting out of hand in uganda 
how many times does africa need to experience this kind of stuff before people wake up and take action 
and in dr congo, the situation is just a mess 
goma city needs peace and stability ASAP 
i mean, what's good president museveni? 
can't a girl even live her life without being chased by soldiers and intimidated? 
barbra's story is straight outta horror movie and i'm living for it 
meanwhile, nigeria's got its own drama going on with 16 officers set to trial for allegedly plotting a coup 
what's next? world domination? 
... it sounds like things are getting out of hand with all these military crack downs and intimidation tactics against opposition leaders like Bobi Wine 
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. And to make matters worse, it sounds like Bobi Wine's house arrest has turned into a nightmare 
. It's hard not to feel frustrated when the military's response seems to be more about silencing dissent than protecting citizens' safety 
. I'm all for dissent, but not at the cost of people's lives, you know? It's like we're stuck in a bad 80s movie 
, where the hero has to go into hiding and the bad guys are always one step ahead. And what's with this M23 rebels situation? It feels like history is repeating itself... all these conflicts just remind me of the good ol' days when I was watching CNN with my dad back in '95 
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. The brazen assault on Barbra Kyagulanyi, coupled with the subsequent intimidation tactics employed by President Museveni's military, raises serious concerns about the suppression of dissenting voices and the erosion of civil liberties 
. It's a sobering reminder that conflict and instability can have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and global security 
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it's like african politics r gettin more messy by the day 
