Fred Lumbuye finally released from jail in Turkey

Finally Fred Lumbuye has been released as it was confirmed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs in the Opposition Muwada Nkunyingi who said that he would be conditionally released today.

Last night, the internet in Uganda was a wash of news spread that the self proclaimed Turkish based teacher was cleared to be released.

The Legislator made the confirmation in a Wednesday update on Social Media said Lumbuye is currently under custody at the Koceli Vililigi foreigners’ detention center, in Turkish city of Istanbul.

On addition to this, the legislator said that Lumbuye is still alive who has been told to that he will stay there for 6 months.

This goes against rumors saying that Fred Lumbuye was being held in Gulu for further questioning, these reports however could not be confirmed by Minister Oryem.

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It has been confirmed that he was being detained at Koceli Vililigi foreigners’ detention center in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

Nkunyingi’s Report on The Release of Lumbuye

“LUMBUYE 19/10/2021. Our Lead Lawyers in Turkey have today formally confirmed to us that LUMBUYE FRED was Released from Administrative detention yesterday ,Monday. Essentially LUMBUYE is now out of Prison.

I want to thank Counsel ADNAN SAHIN and the rest of the legal team for the great legal efforts so far.

I thank Ugandans globaly for the solidarity in pursuit of FRED LUMBUYE Freedom. I thank the NUP diaspora Chapters for the team work.

And l wish to thank Ugandan Comunity & NUP leaders in Turkey for the solidarity and all efforts.

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Lawyers briefed us that despite his release, the Non concluded cases will remain ongoing and the Legal team in Turkey remain commited as it has been to logically conclude all such legal details.

Nkunyingi Muwada-MP

#Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister”

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