Uganda arrests former deputy military chief
Ugandan authorities have arrested former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu on charges of stockpiling weapons and organizing subversive activities. The arrest follows his recent demotion and public warnings from the country's defense chief.
Why it matters
The arrest of a high-ranking former official signals significant internal political instability and potential power struggles within the Ugandan military leadership.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Basillioh Rukanga Chris Magezi/X Uganda accuses Peter Elwelu of stockpiling weapons and organising activities against the government Uganda has arrested former deputy military chief and presidential adviser Peter Elwelu over allegations of involvement in activities aimed at destabilising the country.
Acting military spokesman Chris Magezi said Elwelu, whom he described as a "renegade" officer, was arrested on Monday evening and would be charged in court.
The arrest comes days after Uganda's defence chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced that he had stripped Elwelu of his lieutenant general rank and demoted him to a private.
Elwelu has not commented on the allegations.
Elwelu rose to prominence in 2016 when he oversaw a deadly military raid on the palace of a regional king accused of leading a separatist movement. He was subsequently appointed army chief.
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