The protests broke out following the arrest of opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, while on his campaign trail in Luuka District.
Summoned are Tony Glencross, the managing director, Nation Media Group- Uganda, and Tabu Butagira, the managing editor, Nation Media Group- Uganda.
According to the summons, the duo is wanted for alleged publication of false news, libel, and incitement to violence.
However, the offence of publication of false news was annulled from the law books.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is carrying out investigations into alleged incitement to violence to the public,” the police summons signed off by Paul Kato read in part.