Former coordinator of Intelligence Agencies and Services, Gen. David Sejusa has warned that Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces should not be used in the politicals fights between different actors.
Gen. Sejusa’s warning is in reference to the arrest and detention of former Security Minister Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde.
“Defining parameters of struggle correctly is not a weakness! And proceeding faaaa is no strength! This is what is sacrosanct; UPDF must never be used in peoples’ political fights! Either its personnel or ranks! Observing that is what will keep Uganda safe!”
Gen. Tumukunde was arrested on Thursday evening at his Impela Avenue based office which has been a subject of searches by a joint security committee headed by Director Criminal Investigation Directorate Grace Akullo and Chieftancy of Military Intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Abel Kanduho. The searches were extended to his home where his personal guns and other army items like ceremonial Uniforms were found. He is currently admitted at Kololo hospital were he is undergoing treatment.
Meanwhile a family member speaking to Eagle Oline at Kololo Hospital, he said what he is going through isn’t the first and therefore, his appeal to his supporters is to remain focused and not to be diverted.
“Daddy is now in good shape and he is not bothered by what they are trying to subject him too because he says it isn’t the first.”said of his family members.
Meanwhile Major Gemeral Kasirye Ggwanga has warned government and forces against the torture of their colleague saying it won’t deter them (generals) from speaking ills in government. His voices follows reports that generals are watching events surrounding one of their own
“you cannot arrest a general like a dog” Major Kasirye added.
