The legislator was reportedly separated other passengers aboard Kenya Airways shortly before arresting him.

Earlier this week, authorities said they would escort him from Entebbe Airport straight to his home in Magere.

Journalist Canary Mugume quotes IGP Okoth Ochola saying: “We have not arrested him, we are simply providing security, he’s going home.”

A police van carrying Bobi Wine has reportedly arrived at Kasangati police station and detained briefly before driving him to his home.

Bobi Wine was received outside his home by a cheering crowd which had been waiting for his arrival since morning.

The Kyadondo East MP was allowed to address hundreds of his supporters after swarming the vehicle he was chauffeured in by security operatives.