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Bobi Wine Says Soldiers Raided His Home Overnight, Wife Hospitalized After Assault

The episode follows a disputed election after public threats from the army chief against the opposition leader.

Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, walks with his wife Barbara Kyagulanyi, after he addressed a press conference as they prepare to leave their Magere home to vote in the general election, in Kasangati town near Kampala, Uganda January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/ File Photo
Uganda opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, famously known as Bobi Wine of the National Unity Platform (NUP), arrives with his wife to cast their votes, during the presidential election at a polling station, in Kampala, Uganda, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
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Barbara “Barbie” Kyagulanyi in Nsambya Hospital after her home was invaded on Saturday

Overview

  • Wine describes hundreds of soldiers forcing entry into his Magere residence, breaking doors and beating staff during an overnight search.
  • He says his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, was held at gunpoint, choked and partially undressed before being taken to a Kampala hospital.
  • Video shot by Kyagulanyi of the intruders was posted on X, while Wine alleges cash, documents and electronics were taken.
  • The opposition leader says he was not at the property and remains in hiding; the military has not provided a public account, and a spokesman could not be reached.
  • The raid comes days after officials declared Yoweri Museveni the winner with 71.6% as Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said authorities had killed 30 NUP supporters and detained 2,000, and the U.N. urged restraint.