Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's military chief, has denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a raid at their home. Wine alleged that his wife was held at gunpoint by military officers who assaulted her and confiscated documents along with electronic items. The raid reportedly involved heavy military presence surrounding their residence.

Speaking from her hospital bed, Barbara Kyagulanyi indicated that the officers were searching for her husband and resorted to violence when she refused to divulge his whereabouts. The claims have reignited tensions following President Yoweri Museveni's recent controversial election victory, which Wine has openly rejected, alleging fraud.

Kainerugaba took to social media to dismiss the accusations, asserting, my soldiers did not beat up Barbie [Bobi Wine's wife]. He further stated, First of all, we do not beat up women. They are not worth our time. We are looking for her cowardly husband, not her. This comes against a backdrop of the military's ongoing pursuit of Wine and threats surrounding his safety.

Barbara Kyagulanyi reported experiencing severe trauma from the incident, stating that the attack was brutal and degrading. Further unsettling claims included her being physically assaulted and verbally threatened by the soldiers. Wine echoed concerns regarding the ongoing violent treatment of opposition members, revealing that Barbara is currently recovering from both physical and psychological trauma.

As the political crisis in Uganda escalates, international observers and human rights organizations continue to express alarm regarding the treatment of opposition figures and the conduct of security forces, calling for accountability and respect for human rights.