Known for his bold critiquing opinions against the government on the famous micro-blogging site, Twitter, Samson Tusiime, famously known by his friends as Samywri was on Saturday night arrested for wearing a Kizza Besigye t-shirt.
Passionate about the FDC ideology, Samwyri’s friends say that he was arrested after plain clothes men rounded him up asking; “Why are you wearing that t-shirt?” Samwyri replied; “Because I love Dr Kizza Besigye.” His reply was accompanied by kicks, punches and slaps after which he was whisked away.
Police speaks out
Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga on Sunday evening said; “Sam and his friends were part of a group staging demonstrations in Jinja slated for tomorrow (Which is today) and we arrested him because he was part of those meant to distribute T-shirts to the protesters countrywide and we have recovered 20 t-shirts so far. We shall be giving details later on today of what charges we shall put forth but for now we are still investigating the matter.”
Samwiryi is currently held at Kireka Investigations Unit and friends say he has not had meals for two days. His friends and relatives have been denied to see him.
Ugandans on Twitter are currently using the hashtag, #FreeSamwyiri to demand the release of this fearless youth. #FreeSamwyiri #FreeSamwyiri #FreeSamwyiri.
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