The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Commander of Land Forces (CLF), Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has spoken out on the deported Rwandan Opposition figure, describing the operation as “excellent”. 

Commenting on the deportation, which happened on Saturday night, Muhoozi also praised the Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI), Maj. Gen. James Birungi, for executing the operation. 

Robert Mukombozi, a member of the Rwandan National Congress (RNC) opposition party in Rwanda, was on Saturday deported back to Australia. 

Mukombozi was intercepted at Entebbe International Airport by Uganda intelligence officers following a tip from Rwandan authorities. 

“I don't like doing this, but if it saves the lives of my soldiers, I will do anything. I thank CMI, under Major General Birungi for this excellent operation. This enemy of Uganda and Rwanda was picked up and sent back to wherever he came from,” Muhoozi said. 

The RNC is led by the ex-Rwandan military chief, Maj. Gen. Kayumba Nyamwasa.