Kampala — Uganda’s National Unity Platform (NUP ) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has been arrested.
Mr Kyagulanyi was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and was being driven to a police station in Kalangala Island area, according to the Daily Monitor.
The official Twitter account of the singer-turned-politician also announced the arrest.
“Bobi Wine and his entire campaign team arrested in Kalangala! Media blocked – Admin,” read a tweet on the handle.
The Monitor reports that efforts are currently underway to have the NUP candidate airlifted to Kampala from Kalangala Island.
However, police spokesperson, Fred Enanga said Mr Kyagulanyi was being transferred to his home in Magere, Wakiso district.