Bobi Wine’s bodyguard appears in court after alleged abduction by Museveni’s son Muhoozi
Ssebufu's forceful detention sparked outrage among human rights activists in Kampala, with Uganda Human Rights Commission demanding his unconditional release in a letter dated May 2, 2025.
Edward Ssebufu, the chief bodyguard to Ugandan opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was presented at the Masaka High Court in Mukono District on Monday, days after he was reportedly abducted by security agents.
Ssebufu was marshalled into the court grounds under heavy security, with state operatives blocking journalists from interviewing him or following the proceedings.
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He appeared physically weak and was helped into the court cells by plainclothes police officers, who later ordered journalists to vacate the premises.
The Monitor reports that Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, was set to be charged with an offence which has not been made public yet.
He went missing at Kiwango village on April 27, with his whereabouts largely remaining unknown until President Yoweri Museveni's son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said he was detaining him in his basement.
"He is in my basement. Learning Runyankore. You are next!" Kainerugaba said on X on May 1.
Further, Kainerugaba shared half-naked photos of the detainee, vowing to only release him once he gets the nod from Museveni.
"I will only release Eddie to Mzee when he gives me the order. He would have learnt the history of NRA/UPDF by then. And will understand that NRM is a party that represents the whole country. It can never be defeated," he said.
Taunted Bobi
The Chief of the Ugandan Defence Forces also taunted Kyagulanyi, implying that he was powerless and warning him against opposing President Museveni.
Kyagulanyi has declared his intention to contest for Uganda's presidency in 2026 on a National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket.
"Correct Kabobi! (I have your bodyguard) What will you do about it? Coward. Next is Kabobi! I have never joked in my life. I don't know why people think my tweets are jokes," said Kainerugaba.
"If Kabobi abuses anybody in my family again, he will imperil Eddie even more than he already has."
Ssebufu's forceful detention sparked outrage among human rights activists in Kampala, with Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya demanding his unconditional release in a letter dated May 2, 2025.
"Whereas Edward Rogers Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, has been in your custody since April 26, 2025, and whereas the commission is satisfied that he is being unlawfully detained or restricted, this is to direct you to cause his immediate release from your custody failure to which, you may be liable for contempt under Article 53 (1) (d) of the Constitution," UHRC said in a letter.
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