Kampala – Tension gripped the capital this morning as armed Special Forces Command operatives raided the Wakaliga residence of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, leading to his dramatic arrest. The operation has been widely condemned as an assault on democratic freedoms and the rule of law.

Eyewitnesses reported operatives scaling walls and forcing entry after Lukwago reportedly declined to open the gate. Family members described the raid as aggressive, occurring shortly after the veteran lawyer had been preparing court processes related to the high-profile treason case involving Dr. Kizza Besigye. Lukwago serves as lead defense counsel in the matter.

Opposition parties including the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and National Unity Platform (NUP), alongside the Uganda Law Society, swiftly denounced the move as “state lawlessness” and political persecution. Supporters and human rights advocates have called for his immediate release and transparency from authorities regarding any charges.

This incident unfolds amid broader developments: a major leadership shake-up in Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), mass police arrests in Kampala, and the recently unveiled national budget emphasizing oil-driven economic growth. As Uganda navigates post-election dynamics and public health challenges like Ebola, the arrest of such a visible opposition figure raises serious questions about political space and judicial independence.

TrendingUG.com will keep following this fast-moving story, including any court appearances or official statements. Ugandans deserve clarity, accountability, and protection of constitutional rights in these critical times.

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