Police has Monday morning arrested Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president Patrick Amuriat Oboi, The Tower Post reports.

The news was revealed by the party through their social media platform.

“Party President Patrick Amuriat Kidnapped by goons in Police uniform,” read a tweet from the party’s official account.

Amuriat, together with Busongola North Member of Parliament William Nzoghu and other party officials were reportedly headed to Kasese to meet with area FDC leaders.

The said meeting was organised by Kasese District Party chairperson Saulo Maate.

This website understands that Police had earlier blocked Amuriat and his crew, ordering them to return to Kampala because they had not sought clearance to hold any gathering.

Previously, police blocked the FDC leader from visiting Kumi, Soroti, and Bukedea.