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Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of the Catholic Diocese of Masaka in Uganda is in police custody for alleged “violent subversive activities against state” following his abducted from his office in Katwe, Masaka city, by men wearing Uganda Army uniform on Dec. 3, 2025.

Uganda army confirms arrest of priest over alleged state security threats

Dec 17, 2025

By ACI Africa

According to a statement, Father Deusdedit Ssekabira was arrested in connection with what the military says is “involvement in violent... Read more

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Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of the Catholic Diocese of Masaka in Uganda is in police custody for alleged “violent subversive activities against state” following his abducted from his office in Katwe, Masaka city, by men wearing Uganda Army uniform on Dec. 3, 2025.

Uganda army confirms arrest of priest over alleged state security threats

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