General Muhuj Kainergaba, the son of the Ugandan president, confirmed the detention of the bodyguard of the opposition leader who has been missing for five days.
Eddie Sebuf, alias Edward Sebuf, Edward Sebuf, was picked up on Sunday by an unidentified individual in both civilian clothing and military fatigue in Kiwango’s central town, causing public outrage and concern over his safety.
In a series of posts by X, General Kainergabai, who is also the military chief of Uganda, said that Sebouf is “my basement” and that he has attached a photo of his bodyguard with a clean shaved head.
He also threatened to use violence against Mr Sebouf.
General Kainergabai’s remarks use the hashtag #freeeddiemutwe to incite public outrage against Ugandans, demanding the release of Mr Sebuh and denounced detention.
General Kainergaba frequently makes political comments about social media. His critics say it is in violation of the norms of military discipline.
He also created a series of different threats, which he has not implemented.
The 51-year-old Army general pulled his X account several times when he later returned to the microblog platform after posting controversial comments.
He is considered the successor to his longtime father, Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986.
In 2022 he made headlines to discuss the invasion of neighboring Kenya.
He recently sparked rage with a tweet that threatened to decapitate opposition leader Robert Kagulany.
Late Thursday, he sparked another social media storm after publishing a photo of Bobi Wine’s bodyguard Sebuf.
General Kainergaba also threatened to castrate Mr Sebuh.
Bobi Wein said Sebuuf was “hardly accused” by Kiwango on Sunday by an armed man traveling in a police van known as a “drone” from Kiwango.
In a series of posts, General Kainergaba said his soldiers captured Sebuh as “loving grasshoppers” and were detaining Lunyankore, a language spoken in western Uganda.
He said that Mr Sebuuf “seems very clever lately” after his beard was shaved by “my boy” and mentioned his junior soldier.
The general said he would release his bodyguard only if he was ordered by his father, President Museveni, to do so.
General Kainerugaba did not expressly state where Mr Sebuufu is held or what legal charges.
Security forces have not yet commented on the issue, but police spokesman Kituma Roussok told local media on Monday he was unaware that Sebuf was in custody at the police station.
Ugandan opposition officials and social media users have requested that bodyguards be produced in court if they have legal custody.
Bobi Wein called for a “solidarity” rally in the capital Kampala on Friday, accusing General Kainergaba of “illegally retaining, torture and dehumanizing” his bodyguard.
“This is a nonpartisan opportunity that will not unite. Let Eddie and other Ugandan friends of conscience join together in solidarity with not only Eddie but all political prisoners!”
In a statement, the Uganda Law Association called for the immediate release of his bodyguard, saying that his ordeal was not an isolated case but was “part of a systematic campaign to silence and crush the aspirations of those who long for freedom.”
Society feared that reported military involvement in the issue would “emphasize the dangerous link between military power and political oppression.”
Sebuuf, who is responsible for the personal security details of Bobi Wine, has been arrested several times and has been charged with a variety of crimes, including treason and illegal possession of ammunition. Opposition parties say his arrest and charges are politically motivated.
He has become an important goal in cracking down on several security concerning opposition activities, particularly during election and mobilization campaigns, local media reported.
Popular singer Bobi Wine, who declared his intention to challenge President Museveni for the second time in the 2026 election, has often been prevented from holding political rallies.
As political mobilization intensifies ahead of the election, concerns have risen about the targeting of opposition figures and supporters by security agencies.
The government has condemned opposition to regular clashes between civilians and security forces, saying they are holding rallies without permission.
