The Police in Soroti have arrested Six leaders of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and charged them with unlawful assembly, public nuisance, and assault.
Led by FDC President Patrick Oboi Amuriat, Jonathan Ebwalu, and Joan Alobo, the protest began with mobilization at the FDC offices in Akisim cell 2, Akisim ward, and later moved to Soroti main Street, where the group blocked the road and burned tires, causing a traffic jam.
It turned violent when the crowd assaulted police officers, prompting a police response to disperse them.
The arrested persons are currently detained at Soroti City East Division.
The party through their X handle formerly Twitter, called for the unconditional release their people.
“We demand the immediate and unconditional release of FDC President Eng. Patrick Oboi Amuriat, Hon. Alobo Joan, Hon. Jonathan Ebwaru, and other Party leaders including Isaac Asaku, Soroti City West FDC, Chairperson, Mary Goretti Atemo, FDC aspirant for Kumi Woman MP and Sam Acaitum who were arrested this morning,” he said.
He stressed that the police must disclose their whereabouts immediately. If they have committed any offense, they should be presented before the courts of law, not subjected to arbitrary detention.
