Gen Elwelu arrested in Soroti over alleged subversive activities

By Our Reporter

Retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu has been arrested by security forces in Soroti City over alleged involvement in subversive activities and plans to destabilise the Teso sub-region, according to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).

In a statement issued Monday evening, UPDF Acting Spokesperson Col. Chris Magezi said Elwelu had been on the run before being apprehended.

“Renegade UPDF Officer Peter Elwelu has this evening been arrested by security forces in Soroti City. He has been on the run over involvement in subversive activities and plans to destabilise Teso,” Magezi said.

The army spokesperson also revealed that security agencies had recently recovered 15 firearms, military uniforms and two pickup trucks allegedly connected to Elwelu.

“The security forces recently recovered 15 guns in his possession, military fatigues, and two pickup trucks,” he added.

Magezi said the retired military officer would face charges and prosecution in accordance with the law.

“He will be charged and prosecuted in the courts of law accordingly,” he stated.

Elwelu retired from active military service with the rank of Lieutenant General after serving in senior positions, including Deputy Chief of Defence Forces and Commander of the UPDF Land Forces.

By press time, further details regarding the circumstances of his arrest and his expected appearance in court had not been disclosed.