By Our Reporter
On April 30, 2025, a group of UPDF soldiers, led by a lieutenant, raided Lubowa Police Station in Kampala, disarming all officers, including the station’s officer-in-charge, in a brazen evening attack.
The soldiers detained the police and over 10 civilians who were at the station to report various cases. The incident has sparked outrage, raising questions about military overreach in civilian spaces.
According to a police officer, the lieutenant arrived with men accused of parking a vehicle near the National Social Security Fund estate in Lubowa, which allegedly prompted the soldiers’ aggressive response.
The UPDF soldiers reportedly tore the uniform of ASP Sunday, the officer-in-charge, while beating him with electric wires. The attackers surrounded everyone at the station, inflicting severe physical harm on all present.
This incident has drawn sharp criticism, with many Ugandans questioning the military’s conduct. Posts on X reflect public anger, with some calling for a court martial to hold the soldiers accountable.
Historically, similar incidents, like the Yusuf Lule shooting, have been buried without justice. Critics fear this raid may follow the same pattern, further eroding trust in Uganda’s security institutions.
The incident underscores the fragile relationship between Uganda’s military and civilian law enforcement, fueling calls for reform.
As the nation awaits a response, this event may signal deeper systemic issues within Uganda’s security forces, potentially impacting public safety and governance if left unaddressed by the government.
