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Popular Ugandan singer King Saha has reportedly been taken from his home in Kyanja by armed men, with his current whereabouts remaining unknown.
The singer, whose real name is Kingsley Ssebo, was reportedly picked from his residence by individuals believed to be security personnel.
National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya confirmed the incident, saying King Saha was taken to an unknown destination.
“Artiste King Saha violently abducted from Kyanja. Whisked off to an unknown destination,” Rubongoya wrote on social media.
The reports have caused concern among King Saha’s fans, colleagues and political supporters, who are demanding answers about his whereabouts.
Videos circulating online showed a group of armed individuals at the scene where the singer was reportedly taken.
Some of the individuals in the videos were seen wearing jackets branded JATT, although authorities have not yet confirmed their identities.
No official statement has been released by security agencies regarding the allegations.
The incident comes as King Saha has been actively promoting his upcoming concert dubbed “Tondeka Ekololo.”
The singer has recently been involved in public engagements as he prepares for the event scheduled to take place this week.
According to reports, his team had been moving around promoting the concert and selling tickets before the reported incident.
Some people online have linked the incident to King Saha’s outspoken views and his association with opposition figures.
However, the exact reason behind his reported detention has not been confirmed by any official source.
NUP supporters have expressed concern over what they describe as increasing pressure on government critics and opposition supporters.
Filmmaker Ninye Tabz, who is affiliated with NUP, condemned what she described as excessive force during the incident.
She claimed that people promoting King Saha’s concert were attacked despite being peaceful.
She also questioned why armed individuals allegedly used force against civilians at the scene.
Meanwhile, King Saha’s fans have taken to social media calling for his immediate release and demanding information about his safety.
The singer has previously been known for speaking openly about social and political issues affecting the country.
His disappearance has added to concerns among opposition supporters following recent reports involving other political figures.
Authorities are expected to provide clarification on the circumstances surrounding the singer’s reported removal from his home.
Until an official statement is issued, questions remain about where King Saha is and who took him away.
