Questions continue to mount over the whereabouts of Amuria District Woman MP Maggie Etilu after both the police and the military denied reports that she is being held by state security agencies.

The legislator has reportedly not been seen in public since May 23, when she was allegedly taken away by security operatives in Kampala.

Reports indicate that her disappearance occurred shortly after she visited the residence of Anita Annet Among.

Her unexplained absence has sparked anxiety among residents of the Teso sub-region, political leaders, and relatives, many of whom are demanding official clarification regarding her whereabouts and status.

The matter gained further attention after several leaders from Teso claimed that Etilu was being held by the Special Forces Command (SFC).

Among those raising the issue was Moses Attan, who alleged that the MP was under government detention at a military facility.
Attan said information available to him suggested that Etilu was safe and in good health, adding that she was reportedly being questioned by security personnel.

He also noted that members of the Teso Parliamentary Group had opted to engage relevant authorities privately in an effort to secure her release.

However, the Special Forces Command rejected the claims. SFC spokesperson Denis Omara said the unit had no reason to detain the legislator and dismissed suggestions that she was being held in its custody.

The uncertainty surrounding the case has been compounded by the police’s response. Speaking at a recent media briefing, police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said he could not immediately confirm whether Etilu had been arrested or where she might be detained, indicating that further verification was required.

Despite the denials from both the military and police, some leaders familiar with the matter insist that investigations involving the MP are ongoing. They have, however, declined to disclose details, citing the sensitive nature of the case.

The situation has drawn criticism from several political figures, including former Serere District Woman MP Alice Alaso Asianut, who publicly questioned the silence surrounding Etilu’s disappearance and called for answers from the relevant authorities.

As concern continues to grow, residents and leaders from across Teso are urging security agencies to provide clear information about the MP’s status. Many argue that if she is being investigated or detained, authorities should formally communicate the reasons and ensure that legal procedures are followed.

With no official confirmation of her whereabouts nearly two weeks after she was last seen, pressure is increasing on security agencies to address the concerns raised by her family, constituents, and fellow legislators.