Soldiers of Uganda in collaboration with police officers have raided and surrounded the offices of the opposition party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).The party's leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, who has been vying for the presidency has been in the office and Patience Atuhaire BBC reporter says police have left him while in their car.NBS TV station reported that Besigye and Mugisha Muntu FDC president have been arrested at the headquarters location of Najjanankumbi, the party's supporters were dispersed using tear gas.Dr. Kizza Besigye's wife, Winnie Byanyima, wrote on Twitter that the opposition leader is still detained in the police station with Gen. Muntu Nagalama. Soldiers who protects says has given sleeping mat.DIRECT: updates UgandaAnother presidential candidate Amama Mbabazi has uploaded video on Twitter showing security officers outside his home. He says police have started arresting people outside his home.FDC party leaders were prepared to address the media about the elections held yesterday.Security officials patrolling the surrounding areas abound the headquarters of the FDC party, Catherine Byaruhanga BBC reporter says.The calls it sounds though it is unclear whether it is a real shot, rubber bullets or tear gas.This is the third time Besigye arrested this week. He was arrested yesterday evening in the suburb of Naguru, Kampala in the house in which the opposition claimed was rigged held.On Monday, he stopped for a moment while campaigning in Kampala. Police said he tried through unauthorized road.
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