KAMPALA– High Court Civil Division in Kampala, has issued an order directing the Attorney General of Uganda Hon Kiryowa Kiwanuka to order Government Security Agencies to produce in Court Uganda Federal Alliance (UFA) President Dr. luggya Kayingo Incase he is facing any criminal charges, or to set him free Incase he has no offence.
“A writ of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum doth issue requiring The Attorney General of Uganda, The Inspector General of Police (IGP), The Chief of Defence Forces, UPDF, The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), to have the body of ROBERT Lugya Kayingo produced immediately before the High Court of Uganda Kampala (Civil Division) to undergo and receive all and singular such matters and things as the High Court shall then and there consider concerning them in their behalf.” Ruled justice Acellam Collins
Court has also ordered that the Attorney General, the Inspector General of Police, Chief Of Defence Forces (CDF) and Directorate of Intelligence and Security (respondents) to pay costs for the suit.
This court directive has followed allegations, that Security Agencies illegally arrested Dr Luggya on 17th July 2025 at Entebbe Airport as he landed from South Africa where he has stayed for over 10 years.
Dr. Lugya’s lawyers led by Patrick Turinawe, welcomed the decision and called upon all security Agencies to comply with the directive.
Patrick Turinawe, Dr Lugya’s lawyer emphasized that all security agencies in the country have to comply with the court order as soon as possible.
Nakimuli Claire, one of Dr. Lugya’s relatives called upon all those holding their person, to release so that he can take care of his family and other responsibilities.
