The Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, Dr. Lawrence Muganga who was arrested on September 2 by security operatives on allegations of espionage and working in the country illegally was released yesterday.
A video shared on social media, showed plain-clothed gunmen forcing Muganga and his bodyguard into a van.
A joint security team from the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) and Police Crime Intelligence Directorate accused Muganga of holding a foreign passport and working in Uganda illegally.
“He was arrested by the joint security forces for espionage and illegal stay in the country,” Defense Spokesperson Flavia Byekwaso said.
Muganga has acted as a spokesman for a section of the community in the country and his copy of national ID has been making rounds on social media shortly after his arrest.
Many Ugandans belong to the Banyarwanda community and have lived freely in the country for generations, including before the drawing of colonial borders.
In a video posted by Frank Gashumba, Social Media late at night after his release, Muganga thanked Ugandans for standing with him during the difficult time.
The Victoria University VC also blasted the security agencies for the unprofessionalism conduct while arresting him
“She is quite an amazing person trying to do her job. You are 10 people, see someone well dressed in her uniform and you choose to fight her! If there is, these people should be subjected to training,”Dr.Muganga said.