Kyagulanyi, who was speaking during a press briefing asked those holding him to bring him before the court to face justice.

He pointed to the alarming rise in disappearances within their ranks, citing the recent case of Edward Rogers Sebuwufu, who was taken by individuals wearing military uniforms and civilian clothing while traveling in “drones”; vehicles associated with clandestine operations.

“Just like with many others, we don’t know where he is,” Kyagulanyi said.

He mentioned how those who have been released from military detention have shared harrowing accounts of torture and inhumane treatment, particularly those released from the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI).

Among those abducted in recent months, Kyagulanyi highlighted the cases of Mpalaniyi Michael, Sentongo Shakul(, and Daglus Nsambu; each of whom was taken under circumstances that the police and military have yet to explain.

Despite their disappearance, the government continues to deny involvement, and the NUP claims that such abductions are part of a deliberate strategy to weaken their political base as Uganda approaches its next general elections.

Kyagulanyi suggested that these abductions were not merely random acts of violence but part of a larger effort to maintain political dominance.

“This is an orchestrated attempt to weaken my party and silence our message as we approach elections.They want to make sure I am left to fight a race without my people by my side,” he said.

He also called for the immediate release of several other NUP members, including Sherif Kalanzi and Umaru Kato, stressing that they have no criminal charges against them and should not be subjected to detention or abuse.