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(Photo courtesy of Uganda Police )
Police in Lyantonde District have arrested a 13-year-old boy accused of using his TikTok account to post content allegedly promoting violence and sectarianism.
The suspect, identified as Twikirize Clever, also known as "Mad Hunter", is a casual worker and resident of Kooki D Cell, Lyantonde District.
According to police, preliminary investigations indicate that the teenager had been sharing videos containing vulgar and offensive language, which authorities say was inappropriate and potentially harmful, especially given his age.
Police said the suspect was tracked down and arrested from his hideout in Kooki C Cell following intelligence-led operations.
He is currently being held in police custody as investigations into the allegations continue.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific content that led to his arrest, but said the case will proceed in accordance with the law.
Under Uganda’s legal framework, children who come into conflict with the law are handled differently from adults.
The law recognises anyone below 18 years as a child and provides for child sensitive procedures, including consideration of the child’s age, welfare and rehabilitation needs during investigations and court proceedings.
The Children Act sets the age of criminal responsibility at 12 years.
It provides that cases involving child offenders should generally be handled through the Family and Children Court, with measures such as caution, counselling and rehabilitation prioritised over punitive approaches where appropriate.