The arrest was reportedly ordered by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, following intelligence reports that the officer had been leaking classified military information.
The detained officer, whose identity has not been disclosed is based in the Communication and Information Technology Department at the Ministry of Defence.
According to journalist Andrew Mwenda, the officer was apprehended after allegedly receiving a payment of $300,000 (approximately UGX 1.1 billion) from an undisclosed SADC country. The money was purportedly meant to facilitate access to and monitoring of UPDF communications, a serious breach of national security.
After being suspected of compromising national security by granting foreign entities access to sensitive military information, reports indicate that upon arrest, the officer quickly refunded the full amount to the UPDF.
While security officials remain tight-lipped about the specifics of the case, sources within the military suggest that investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of the security breach. The officer is expected to face charges related to espionage, abuse of office, and endangering national security.
This incident comes at a time when Uganda is strengthening its defense and intelligence structures amid growing regional security concerns. Analysts suggest that such a breach, if confirmed, could strain diplomatic relations between Uganda and the implicated SADC country.
Military sources indicate that additional arrests may be made as the investigation deepens, with authorities working to establish whether the accused officer acted alone or was part of a wider espionage network.
The UPDF is yet to issue an official statement, but insiders confirm that the matter is being treated with the highest level of urgency to safeguard national security.

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