By Enock Katamba |Uncovered UGÂ
Political analyst Leonard Egesa has reportedly been abducted by unidentified men shortly after appearing on a live radio talk show at Akaboozi FM in Kampala.
Egesa was reportedly taken from the Radio One parking lot on Friday evening, November 13, by men dressed in civilian clothing who arrived in a white vehicle commonly known as a drone.
The incident happened shortly after the political commentator had participated in a live discussion hosted by presenter Jude Bkenya. Akaboozi FM and Radio One operate from the same premises.
Radio One first brought the incident to public attention before sharing what it described as surveillance footage showing the moment Egesa was taken away. The station also tagged the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Media Centre, seeking attention from the relevant authorities.
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The reported abduction quickly attracted public attention, with several media personalities, activists and social media users demanding information about his whereabouts.
Some accounts identified the men as suspected security operatives, although no official confirmation had been provided regarding their identities or the agency they may have represented.
Egesa, also known as Ronald Egesa Leonard, is a political and business strategist who regularly features on radio and television programmes discussing Uganda’s political landscape, governance, opposition politics and national affairs.
He has frequently questioned government practices and spoken about democratic accountability and human rights, making him a recognisable participant in the country’s political discussions.
Following reports of his disappearance, calls for his release emerged online under the hashtags #FreeEgesa and #FreeLeonardEgesa.
By Friday night, his whereabouts remained unknown, while police and other security agencies had not issued an official statement confirming whether he had been arrested or explaining the circumstances surrounding his reported disappearance.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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