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Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has confirmed that former Minister of Ethics and Integrity Miria Matembe is in security custody, days after her family reported that she had gone missing following a raid on her Luzira residence.
Responding to a post on X that mentioned Matembe, Gen. Muhoozi wrote: “That one. I have her too.”
Her lawyers and close associates say Matembe is being held at the Mbuya military detention facility, although authorities have not issued a detailed public statement on the circumstances of her arrest.
Matembe’s husband, Nehemiah Matembe, said security operatives raided their Luzira home on Wednesday last week, searched the premises and left without identifying themselves or explaining the purpose of the operation.
Since the raid, Matembe’s family said they had been unable to reach her, with her phones switched off, prompting concerns over her whereabouts.
Her husband said he reported the matter to police but received no assistance.
