Soldiers and police block Ruhandiika Street around NUP offices in Fort Portal ahead of Kyagulanyi visit

The Independent reported a heavy deployment of armed UPDF soldiers and police in Fort Portal city, who blocked motorists from Ruhandiika Street where NUP's offices are located, ahead of an expected visit by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi. According to NUP Tooro coordinator Innocent Natukunda, the party learned that security suspected Kyagulanyi would visit the offices. Security personnel were also posted on other major streets and roads, and several shops stayed closed.