First Son and The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has officially acknowledged that Edward Ssebufu, commonly known as Eddie Mutwe and a close security aide to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), is being held by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) following his reported abduction.
Through posts on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Gen Muhoozi confirmed that Mutwe is in military custody, though he did not clarify the legal grounds or charges for his detention. Mutwe had been missing since Sunday evening after being taken by individuals in both civilian clothing and army uniforms from Kiwango trading centre in Mukono.
In a series of controversial posts, Muhoozi appeared to taunt NUP supporters, making personal and tribal remarks about Mutwe, even claiming he was “learning Runyankore” while in detention and likening his arrest to “capturing a grasshopper.” He also warned Bobi Wine that he could be next, stating, “I don’t joke. People think my tweets are jokes.”
According to eyewitnesses, Mutwe had just concluded a meeting at Namweezi village near the abduction site when he was seized. The NUP president, Bobi Wine, responded by demanding his immediate and unconditional release.
Muhoozi’s remarks sparked outrage online, particularly for mocking Mutwe’s physical appearance and suggesting dehumanizing treatment. He claimed that Mutwe was being “tuned” by soldiers and saluted the president’s portrait daily.
This incident follows recent leadership changes in the UPDF’s intelligence structures, with Maj Gen Richard Otto taking over as head of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) from Maj Gen James Birungi.
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