LUBOWA, Uganda — Soldiers from Uganda’s Special Forces Command (SFC), an elite unit that guards President Yoweri Museveni, allegedly raided Lubowa Police Station on Wednesday, assaulting police officers and civilians, according to a police report released Thursday.
The incident, which has sparked a formal investigation, began when armed SFC soldiers arrived at the station demanding the detention of eight individuals they had reportedly arrested. ASP Sunday Innocent, the officer-in-charge, questioned the condition of the detainees, who appeared to be severely injured.
According to the police report from the Kajjansi Police Division under Kampala Metropolitan South, the situation escalated when a group of approximately 12 armed soldiers, allegedly under the command of Lt.2Â Samson Amo, stormed the station. They reportedly put police officers at gunpoint and proceeded to physically assault them and civilians present.
Five police officers were identified as having been assaulted and robbed of their mobile phones: ASP Sunday Innocent, D/IP Kisa Claire, Sgt. Kabaho, D/Sgt Njose, and D/C Tubwita. The number of injured civilians remains unclear.
The eight individuals brought to the station by the SFC soldiers were found to be severely beaten, with six requiring hospitalization. The police report stated that Lt. Amo did not provide a satisfactory explanation for the arrests or the assault.
Division Police Commander, SP Namutosi Salama, initiated investigations, and a case of Aggravated Robbery and Attempted Murder has been opened against Lt. Samson Amo and other unidentified soldiers. The Kampala Metropolitan Police leadership has reinforced the station and launched a full inquiry into the conduct of the SFC soldiers.
The Uganda Police Force emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and those responsible will be held accountable. The incident has raised concerns about the relationship between security agencies and the abuse of power.
