Ugandan Military Chief Claims Detention of Opposition Activist

Ugandan military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, publicly claimed on social media that he is detaining Eddie Mutwe, chief bodyguard to opposition leader Bobi Wine, in his basement and threatened violence against him. Mutwe went missing after reportedly being abducted by armed men near Kampala, with police denying knowledge of his whereabouts. Kainerugaba posted a photograph allegedly showing a shirtless Mutwe and issued further threats, provoking widespread concern and condemnation from opposition supporters and human rights advocates. The incident comes amid escalating political tensions and an opposition crackdown ahead of Uganda’s January general election, where Museveni seeks to extend his decades-long rule. Bobi Wine and his party have denounced Mutwe’s detention as a sign of lawlessness and impunity, while international scrutiny over Uganda’s record of abductions and illegal detentions continues to grow. Government and military spokespeople have yet to respond to requests for comment.