Alex WaiswaMufumbiro, the Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and Nakawa East MP aspirant, was violently abducted by armed men outside Kawempe Magistrate Court. Eyewitnesses report that masked assailants forcefully intercepted him and drove him away in a stolen Noah Toyota vehicle bearing registration number UAK 368K. This shocking incident occurred on September 7, 2025, amidst heightened political tensions surrounding the upcoming elections in Kampala.
The abduction has sparked outrage from the NUP leadership and supporters, who condemned the use of force and intimidation against opposition figures. The party called for immediate investigations and security assurances for its members, emphasizing the chilling effect such actions have on Uganda’s democratic process. This event adds to a concerning pattern of human rights violations and politically motivated abductions reported during recent years.