TikToker Arrested Over Defaming Government Officials

Police in Kampala have arrested a popular TikToker over allegedly defaming government officials on the social media platform.

Benson Miyingo, 32, a resident of Mutundwe was arrested by security and is currently detained at the Central Police Station in Kampala.

It is said that using his TikTok account of Benson Pro Ug Official, Miyingo on several occasions defamed several government officials including Kampala Minister, Hajjati Minsa Kabanda, Minister Muruuli Mukasa and Kampala RCC Jane Asiimwe Muhindo .

The latest on the list was External Security Organisation Director General, Amb. Joseph Ocwet.

Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango confirmed Miyingo’s arrest.

“He has been charged with spreading malicious information but he will appear in court any time from now,” Onyango told the Nile Post.

The arrest of Miyingo comes at a time when security has launched a crackdown on social media users, especially TikTokers who are fond of attacking government officials and programs .

In the past, several of these have been arrested and arraigned before courts of law but according to sources, the crackdown continues.