Gen Peter Elwelu Arrested in Soroti

What the report says

Retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu has been arrested in Soroti City, according to a statement from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) cited by Nile Post. The army said the arrest was carried out by security forces and linked it to alleged subversive activity and plans to destabilize the Teso sub-region.

UPDF Acting Spokesperson Col Chris Magezi said in the Monday evening statement that Elwelu had been “on the run” before the arrest. The spokesperson also claimed that security personnel had recently recovered weapons, military fatigues and pickup trucks that were allegedly connected to him. Nile Post reported that those assertions were made by the army and were not independently detailed in the article.

Elwelu is a former senior officer who served as Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Commander of the UPDF Land Forces before retiring from active service. The UPDF said he would face charges and be prosecuted through the courts. As reported by Nile Post, the circumstances of the arrest and the timing of any court appearance were not yet clear.

The development is significant because it involves a former top military figure and allegations touching on security in eastern Uganda’s Teso area. Further official details will be needed to clarify the case and any evidence behind the claims.