By The Uganda Police Force has launched an investigation into allegations that its officers were involved in damaging campaign materials belonging to the National Unity Platform (NUP) during operations in Mbale and Kampala.
The move follows the circulation of two videos on social media purportedly showing police officers tearing down a candidate’s posters in separate incidents on September 24. The incidents reportedly occurred in Mbale City and in the Central Business District of Kampala.
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According to a police statement issued Friday, the footage shows altercations between officers and NUP supporters, which led to the dispersal of the supporters. In the process, campaign materials were allegedly destroyed.
“The Uganda Police Force has taken note of two videos circulating on social media showing police officers allegedly tearing a candidate’s poster during operations,” the statement read. “We have launched an investigation into these allegations, and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry.”
The clashes come at a sensitive time as political campaigns intensify ahead of the 2026 general elections. NUP has not yet issued an official response to the police statement but party officials have previously accused security agencies of unfairly targeting their supporters and disrupting campaign activities.
The police assured the public that the outcome of the inquiry will be made public once concluded.
