State House ‘Under Siege’, Says Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has warned of a potential security threat involving a young man he identified as Nuwagaba Stephen, describing the situation as a “siege” on State House and the country’s security agencies.

In a statement, Museveni said Nuwagaba whom he described as being in his mid-twenties had previously sought refuge under his protection after allegedly being tortured and threatened with death by elements within Uganda’s security services.

According to the president, Nuwagaba arrived as a fugitive and victim of severe torture and maiming, which required extensive medical treatment both in Uganda and abroad.

“He has actually been a patient on account of torture and maiming… and trauma because of the torture, for many of the months he has been under my care,” Museveni said.

The president added that although Nuwagaba’s condition has improved, some physical effects of the alleged abuse remain.

Museveni further claimed that some of the individuals accused of torturing Nuwagaba are members of the security forces and are currently facing charges in court.

Despite offering him protection, Museveni now says Nuwagaba’s actions have raised serious concern.

“There is big danger to the country,” the president warned, without providing specific details about the nature of the alleged “siege.”

The statement suggests growing unease within State House over the conduct or intentions of the young man, although the full circumstances remain unclear.

Museveni used the incident to reflect on Uganda’s past struggles against state violence, questioning whether such alleged abuses within security agencies betray the ideals of the liberation struggle.

He cited the execution of members of the Front for National Salvation during the regime of Idi Amin as a reminder of the country’s history with repression.

Among those executed on February 11, 1973, Museveni listed individuals across the country, including Obwona and Labeja in Gulu, Masaba and Namirundu in Mbale, and Karuhaanga in Mbarara. He noted that Namirundu was only 17 years old at the time.

The president however leaves several questions unanswered, particularly regarding the exact nature of the alleged threat posed by Nuwagaba and the current status of investigations into both the torture claims and the reported security concerns.

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