Kampala, September 4, 2024 — Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been hospitalized following a confrontation with security forces. The incident occurred on September 3, 2024, in Wakiso District, where clashes erupted between police officers and supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP).

According to reports, Bobi Wine sustained injuries from a suspected teargas canister during the altercation. The opposition leader and his wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, were seen at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala earlier today, where medical professionals have indicated that Bobi Wine will require surgery to remove fragments of the canister from his leg.

The NUP has strongly condemned the actions of the security forces, accusing them of deliberately targeting their leader. This accusation highlights ongoing tensions between the opposition and the Ugandan government, with NUP asserting that the violence was an attempt to suppress dissent.

Bobi Wine’s planned surgery underscores the severity of the situation, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between the opposition and security agencies. The incident has drawn widespread attention and calls for an investigation into the use of force by police in handling political demonstrations.