A former Ugandan security operative reportedly living in exile in Zambia has made alarming claims about a possible coup attempt in Uganda, alleging that secret preparations are underway to bring President Yoweri Museveni’s long rule to an abrupt end. His statements, shared in several videos circulating on social media, have triggered debate and concern among Ugandans.
In the videos, the former operative claims that individuals involved in the alleged plan have been holding secret meetings in different parts of the country. He suggests that the preparations are already advanced and urges Ugandans not to panic, insisting that those behind the alleged operation are targeting individuals they blame for the country’s suffering.
He goes further by calling on willing Ugandans to join what he describes as a struggle for freedom. He claims the alleged operation could involve roadblocks on major roads across the country and the introduction of a curfew in Kampala as part of efforts to disrupt normal activities.
The former operative also alleges that former members of different security institutions have joined the planned struggle. He mentions individuals who previously served in the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), Local Defence Units (LDU), Internal Security Organisation (ISO), Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force and other security agencies, including retired army generals.
According to his claims, the individuals are allegedly waiting for instructions from commanders whose identities he has not revealed. He suggests that the group is prepared to act when the orders are issued, although he has not provided independently verifiable evidence establishing the existence, organisation or strength of such a network.
The statements come amid heightened public discussion about security developments in Uganda, including reports of increased security deployments in Kampala and other urban centres. However, the claims linking those deployments to a planned coup have not been substantiated in the information provided.
The reported arrests of senior UPDF officers, including retired generals, have also attracted public attention and raised questions about developments within the security establishment. At the same time, discussions about possible dialogue between President Museveni and opposition figures have added to the political debate, with different sections of the public seeking clarity about the country’s security and political direction.
Despite the dramatic claims, no independently verified evidence has been presented in the material provided to confirm that a coup is imminent or that former security personnel have organised an armed operation. The former operative’s allegations therefore remain unverified, and any official response from government or security agencies would be important in establishing the facts behind the videos.
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