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Muhoozi Kainerugaba Says He Held Opposition Lawyer Lukwago

6/16/2026

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Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted a graphic claiming he seized Erias Lukwago and kept him in a basement.
Ugandan security forces arrested Erias Lukwago in Kampala and have not disclosed his location.
Erias Lukwago, who represents detained People’s Front for Freedom leader Kizza Besigye, sued Muhoozi Kainerugaba for social-media threats.
Exiled opposition leader Bobi Wine said soldiers acted on Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s orders to seize Erias Lukwago, while military and police declined comment.

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Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted a graphic claiming he seized Erias Lukwago and kept him in a basement.
Ugandan security forces arrested Erias Lukwago in Kampala and have not disclosed his location.
Erias Lukwago, who represents detained People’s Front for Freedom leader Kizza Besigye, sued Muhoozi Kainerugaba for social-media threats.
Exiled opposition leader Bobi Wine said soldiers acted on Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s orders to seize Erias Lukwago, while military and police declined comment.