Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has appeared before court in Masaka.
Mutwe was reportedly brought to court after having allegedly been abducted last week. According to reports, he had been held in military custody since April 26, 2025.
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi stated that Mutwe was abducted in Mukono by unidentified armed men traveling in a Toyota Hiace van, commonly referred to as a “drone.”
His reported abduction occurred ahead of the planned launch of a youth protest campaign, dubbed the “Youth Protest Vote,” which was scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025, at the NUP headquarters.
Last week, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) issued a formal directive ordering Gen. Muhoozi to release Eddie Mutwe immediately, citing unlawful detention. The Commission warned that failure to comply could lead to contempt charges under the Constitution.
In a letter signed by UHRC Chairperson Mariam Wangadya, the Commission stated: “Whereas Edward Rogers Ssebuufu, 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 of which you may be liable for contempt under Article 53(1)(d) of the Constitution.”
Article 53(1)(d) of the Ugandan Constitution empowers the UHRC to issue orders equivalent to those of a court, including summoning individuals, requiring the production of documents, and investigating alleged human rights violations.
