Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Alleges Over 100 Supporters Killed Amid Election Crackdown

Ugandan opposition leader, Bobi Wine, has accused the military and President Yoweri Museveni’s son of orchestrating a deadly crackdown that has left more than 100 of his supporters dead in recent days. The escalating violence comes amid rising tensions following Uganda’s contested general elections.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), said the killings had surged over the past week, disputing official figures cited by authorities.

“Last night, as Museveni’s son threatened to kill me and gloated over killing 22 of our supporters, the reality is that over 100 have been killed since last week,” Wine wrote. He further alleged that soldiers stationed at his home forcibly banged on doors, shouted profanities, and intimidated anyone inside. “The people at my home say the criminals seemed drunk,” he added.

Wine described a tense siege at his residence, claiming the military had taken control of his compound. He said padlocks were replaced with chains, food supplies were blocked, and his family was left trapped and vulnerable. “We demand that the military vacate our home immediately. My wife and people are not safe. They’re starving after these criminals blocked food from reaching them. FREE UGANDA NOW,” he stated.

The opposition leader’s claims mark one of his strongest public accusations to date, highlighting what he describes as a systematic effort to suppress dissent and intimidate opposition supporters.

Earlier, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the eldest son of President Museveni and Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, openly claimed responsibility for the deaths of 22 opposition members, describing Bobi Wine as the next target. “We have killed 22 NUP terrorists since last week. I’m praying the 23rd is Kabobi,” Muhoozi wrote on his official X handle, effectively confirming the extrajudicial killings.

Rights groups have long criticized Ugandan security forces for excessive use of force against opposition members, particularly during elections. Observers say Wine’s latest allegations will intensify scrutiny of Uganda’s security agencies as political unrest grows.

President Museveni, 81, was declared the winner of the disputed election, securing a seventh term in office amid widespread claims of intimidation and violence.

At the time of publication, the Ugandan government and military had not responded to Bobi Wine’s latest statements.