A recent video featuring Ugandan-born US Military officer Frank Musisi has surfaced, offering a fresh perspective on the events surrounding his alleged mistreatment at Entebbe International Airport.
Initially, Musisi had claimed he was unfairly detained by Immigration officials for three hours upon his arrival from the US, but the newly emerged footage presents a different narrative.
In the video, purportedly captured by an airport staff member, Musisi is seen apologizing to the immigration officers, acknowledging his own rudeness towards the junior staff, and requesting forgiveness. He attributes his behaviour to fatigue and jetlag, citing a gruelling three-day flight from New York.
“I was tired, I had been on the plane for three days…I left New York on Saturday and our aircraft broke down in Burundi,” he explained. “I have been extremely stressed, I even need my medication. Whatever I did, I apologize.”
During the exchange, one of the Immigration Officers questions Musisi’s decision to “take out your stress on everybody you meet” and insists that he personally apologize to the two junior officers, including one named Kato.
Musisi, expressing remorse, pleads with Kato, acknowledging that his actions were uncharacteristic of him as a leader. Earlier during a public gathering, Musis claimed to have been embarrassed at the hands of a Ugandan female immigration officer upon his arrival in his homeland. According to Musisi, the immigration officer expressed dissatisfaction with his demeanor and proceeded to detain him for three hours in the late hours of the night.
“I was detained for three hours; Immigration detained me for three hours and confiscated my passport while returning to my home country,” shared Col Musisi, reflecting on the ordeal. “They said I was too proud. A woman made me sit down, I tried to make phone calls but most people were asleep.”
Musisi boasts an extensive tenure in the US Army, having served since 2000 after relocating to the United States in the early 1990s. His dedication and service were recognized with a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel last year. He served overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq from 2003 to 2004.
