Police have said they have kicked off investigations into allegations that National Unity Platform NUP leader, Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine was involved in hate speech and sectarianism during one of his recent rallies.
Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga said yesterday that there has been a lot of debate and a general inquiry has been opened at CID and they are currently gathering statements and trolling social media for some of those utterances and footages.
Addressing one of his rallies in Luweero, Kyagulanyi who was speaking in Luganda said during a rally at Kasana grounds on Friday that Fellow Baganda should rise up and fight for their ancestors. He added by asking who bewitched Fellow Baganda. Kyagulanyi again said that president Museveni thinks he is going to build his dynasty on the land of their ancestors in Buganda. What he insisted that it will not happen.
The video in which he also blasted President Museveni and the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has since gone viral as several members of the public, especially on social media accused him of fanning tribalism.
Speaking on Monday, the police spokesperson said as part of the probe into Kyagulanyi’s alleged hate speech and sectarian remarks, the Criminal Investigation Directorate will comb social media for the said videos and other sources as part of their investigations.
