Armed men storm Radio Simba, seize political analyst Rwomushana

Former intelligence operative and political commentator Charles Rwomushana, a polarizing figure, was picked up by armed men in plainclothes while appearing on a radio talk show at Radio Simba in Kampala on Saturday.

Radio Simba confirmed mid-morning Saturday that Rwomushana had been taken from its premises at Plot 2, Corporation Rise in Kampala’s Bukoto neighbourhood.

He was appearing on the station’s Saturday political talk show, Gasimbagane ne Bannamawulire , loosely translated as “Face Off with Journalists,” when armed men grabbed and took him away.

Phone video footage later showed at least four armed men dragging Rwomushana out of the station, while he held a notebook in his hand.

One of the men appeared to be carrying a pistol, while another was seen with a larger firearm. A woman also appeared to be seeking audience with the armed men.