UPDF escorts Minister Amongi to her Lira City residence, where she is reported detained

The Independent reported that UPDF soldiers led by 5 Division commander Brig Gen Keith Katungji escorted Minister Betty Amongi's convoy back to her residence in Senior Quarters, Lira City East Division, where a closed-door meeting was held during which she was detained. Earlier reports said the detention concerned allegations of voter bribery, but security agencies had not confirmed the allegations, and electoral officials, police and the UPDF had not commented by publication.