SEGUKU ERUPTS! Pr John Mulinde of Nations Trumpet Prayer Mountain Church At Centre Of ‘Road Grab’ Storm as Residents Cry Foul Over Closure, Goon Attacks & Rising Insecurity
Tension is boiling over in Seguku as furious residents rise up against what they describe as a shocking and suspicious attempt to block off a vital public access road that serves more than 2,000 homes, a move they say could cripple movement, endanger lives and plunge the area into total insecurity.
RedPepper has learnt that the contested road, a crucial link connecting Wakiso and Makindye divisions, has suddenly become the centre of a bitter standoff, with fingers pointing at the powerful Nations Trumpet Prayer Mountain Church led by the influential Pastor John Mulinde alongside his newly wedded wife Brenda and the Pentecostal Parliament chaplain.
The church, which sits on a sprawling 20-acre piece of land, is now being accused by sections of the community of orchestrating a quiet but calculated move to restrict access to the road—an allegation that has ignited outrage and suspicion in equal measure.
Residents say the road is not just a convenience but a lifeline. It connects homes, businesses and entire neighbourhoods, and any attempt to close it would have devastating consequences. “This is not just a road, this is our survival,” one visibly angry resident said. “Closing it is like locking us in.”
As the drama unfolds, local leadership has stepped into the fray, with Seguku LC Chairman Hajji Musa making explosive claims that powerful political forces are standing in the way o
f justice. According to him, efforts to resolve the matter have hit a brick wall due to what he described as backing from State House corridors and certain “born-again” parliamentary groups.
“There is influence here,” Hajji Musa reportedly stated. “You try to act, and you are blocked. This is no longer a simple community issue—it has become political.”
That revelation has only added fuel to an already raging fire, with residents now questioning whether they are being sacrificed at the altar of power and influence.
But the controversy doesn’t stop at the road.
Whispers and uneasy murmurs are spreading through the community about what might be happening inside the church’s vast premises. Some residents have raised concerns—though unverified—suggesting that restricting access to the road could create a cover for undisclosed activities within the compound. While no concrete evidence has been presented, the speculation has deepened mistrust and heightened tensions.
“It makes you wonder,” a resident said cautiously. “Why close a public road unless there is something to hide?”
The situation took an even darker turn when reports emerged of violent intimidation in the area. Residents claim that a group of individuals described as “goons” was deployed to instill fear and silence opposition. But in a twist that has left many stunned, the same group allegedly turned against unsuspecting worshippers, robbing them of phones, bags and other valuables.
“It was chaos,” one eyewitness recounted. “People were running, shouting… even churchgoers were not spared. That’s when we realized things had gone too far.”
Fear has now gripped the community, with many residents saying they no longer feel safe in their own neighbourhood. The combination of a threatened road closure, alleged intimidation and rising insecurity has created a volatile atmosphere that local leaders warn could spiral out of control if not urgently addressed.
Calls are now growing louder for immediate intervention from higher authorities, with residents, police and local officials demanding clarity, accountability and protection. Many are urging the Local Government administration to step in decisively before the situation deteriorates further.
“This is about justice and safety,” one community leader emphasized. “We need answers. We need action. And we need it now.”
Nations Trumpet Prayer Mountain Church has been contacted or a comment.
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