Kampala, Uganda (Running Africa) – Ugandan opposition politician and lawyer Erias Lukwago was reportedly detained by security personnel on Monday, sparking fresh concerns over political freedoms and judicial independence in the East African nation.

According to opposition figures and family members, armed personnel allegedly removed Lukwago from his home in Kampala and transported him to an undisclosed location. As of Tuesday, Ugandan authorities had not publicly confirmed the reported detention or disclosed his whereabouts.

Lukwago, a former mayor of Kampala and prominent opposition lawyer, had been preparing legal action against Uganda’s army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in connection with the detention of veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye and alleged threats attributed to Kainerugaba.

Opposition leaders claim the reported detention is linked to Lukwago’s efforts to pursue court summons against the military chief, a move that has intensified political tensions in the country.

The controversy escalated after Kainerugaba posted messages on social media that critics interpreted as references to the incident. In the posts, he appeared to suggest that an individual had been detained and warned against attempts to summon him before a court.

Lukwago’s family and opposition allies have condemned the reported detention as politically motivated, arguing that it raises serious questions about the rule of law, the independence of Uganda’s judicial institutions, and the treatment of government critics.

Human rights advocates and opposition supporters have since called for Lukwago’s immediate release and demanded clarity regarding his whereabouts and legal status.

The incident adds to growing scrutiny of Uganda’s political environment as concerns persist over civic freedoms, opposition rights, and the role of security agencies in political disputes.