# Uganda Arrests Ex-Military Leader

> Uganda arrests former military chief Peter Elwelu over alleged destabilizing activities.
- Title: Uganda Arrests Ex-Military Leader · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Uganda arrests former military chief Peter Elwelu over alleged destabilizing activities. Uganda arrested Peter Elwelu, a former deputy military chief and…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611040675.html
- Published: 2026-11-04T17:27:18+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Uganda arrested Peter Elwelu, a former deputy military chief and presidential adviser, for alleged involvement in destabilizing activities.