Police-led operation arrests at least 30 in Kampala ahead of presidential nominations

Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire said at least 30 people were arrested in a joint security operation in Kawempe, Makindye and Muntungo, after police were told a group was planning to disrupt the presidential nominations due the next day. Police said tyres, fuel, pangas and empty bottles were recovered and that the suspects admitted their plans; officials told ChimpReports many suspects had expressed loyalty to NUP, while police said political affiliation was still under investigation.