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Uganda Arrests Ex-Military Leader
Uganda arrests former military chief Peter Elwelu over alleged destabilizing activities.
In brief
Uganda arrests former military chief Peter Elwelu over alleged destabilizing activities. Uganda arrested Peter Elwelu, a former deputy military chief and presidential adviser, for alleged involvement in destabilizing activities. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Uganda arrests ex-military leader
Uganda arrested former deputy military chief and presidential adviser Peter Elwelu over allegations of destabilizing activities.
Military spokesman describes arrest
Acting military spokesman Chris Magezi said Elwelu, described as a 'renegade' officer, was arrested on Monday evening and would be charged in court.
Demotion and weapons recovery
Uganda's defence chief stripped Elwelu of his lieutenant general rank and demoted him to private after recovering 15 guns, military fatigues, and two pick-up trucks.
Alleged weapons stockpiling
Defence chief Kainerugaba accused Elwelu of stockpiling weapons and organizing activities against the government, ordering him to surrender or face serious consequences.
Elwelu's family rejects allegations
Elwelu's family has rejected the allegations, though he has not commented on the charges.
The short version
Uganda arrested Peter Elwelu, a former deputy military chief and presidential adviser, for alleged involvement in destabilizing activities.
