Police raid NUP offices over alleged military-style drills
The development follows a recent NUP parade where supporters wore red uniforms and berets, sparking concerns about potential unauthorised military activities.
This operation was prompted by reports of “unauthorized military drills” at the opposition party's premises.
By NewVision Reporter
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By Michael Odeng
KAMPALA - The Uganda Police Force has carried out what it describes “coordinated security operation” at the National Unity Platform's (NUP) headquarters in Kavule and its Kamwokya office in Kampala.
This operation was prompted by reports of “unauthorized military drills” at the opposition party's premises.
“Following reports of unauthorized military drills at the NUP headquarters in Kavule and its premises in Kamwokya, Kampala City, the Uganda Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has mounted a coordinated security operation,” Police stated in a press release dated February 21, 2025.
The police are currently conducting searches at these locations and promise to provide further updates on the operation's outcome.
The development follows a recent NUP parade where supporters wore red uniforms and berets, sparking concerns about potential unauthorised military activities.