High Court in Kampala has issued an order instructing all security forces stationed at National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine’s home in Magere to vacate immediately and his right to personal liberty should immediately be reinstated.
“The indefinite confinement of Robert Kyagulanyi in his home is unlawful and unconstitutional,” said Justice Michael Elubu in his ruling.
Bobi Wine has not left his residence in Magere since January 14 when the country went to polls for presidential and parliamentary elections.
After a week-long surrounding of his home, his lawyers last week filed an application in the High Court to secure his freedom.
However, police defended their actions labelling it a “preventive measure.” Police spokesperson Fred Enanga said that following intelligence police received about planned riots and protests countrywide, they decided to camp at his home and lure him to publically denounce violence.