Bobi Wine released from police custody

Police in Kasangati, Wakiso District have released the independent candidate vying for Kyadondo East MP seat, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine who had earlier on been

VIDEO: Bobi Wine arrested in Kasangati

FDC candidate, Apollo Kantinti demands for release of Bobi Wine

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Mr Kyagulanyi takes a selfie -with his supporters in the background -using his phone. Photo by Michael Kakumirizi

Addressing journalists shortly after his release on Tuesday, Mr Kyagulanyi said he had been arrested because President Yoweri Museveni was to hold a meeting with the the ruling NRM candidate, Mr Sitenda Sebalu near Kasangati grounds where he (Kyagulanyi) was to hold his last rally.
“Right now, I’m a free man and I’m going back to my constituency to campaign,” said Kyagulanyi.

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VIDEO: Bobi Wine arrested in Kasangati

FDC candidate, Apollo Kantinti demands for release of Bobi Wine

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Mr Kyagulanyi gestures to his supporters shortly after his release from police custody. Photo by Michael Kakumirizi


Kampala Metropolitan Police commander Frank Mwesigwa told journalists that Mr Kyagulanyi had not been arrested.
“We picked him for an engagement meeting on the guidelines of his rally. We have agreed with him on the new venue where he’s going to stage his rally,” said Mr Mwesigwa.

The car said to have knocked one of the supporters of Mr Kyagulanyi after being smashed by the rowdy supporters. Photo by Michael Kakumirizi