13-Year-Old ‘Mad Hunter’ Arrested in Lyantonde Over Alleged TikTok Incitement, Sectarian Content

What the report says

Police in Lyantonde District have arrested a 13-year-old casual worker, Twikirize Clever, also known as “Mad Hunter,” over allegations that he used TikTok to post content accused of inciting violence and promoting sectarianism, according to Watchdog Uganda. The article says investigators focused on his online activity after receiving intelligence about videos and messages that allegedly contained vulgar and offensive language.

Watchdog Uganda reported that the suspect is a resident of Kooki D Cell in Lyantonde District, and that he was later arrested from a hideout in Kooki C Cell. Police have said he is currently in custody while inquiries continue. Greater Masaka police spokesperson Kasirye Twaha confirmed the arrest and said more information would be shared as the case develops.

The report places the arrest in the wider context of official concern in Uganda over the use of social media to spread harmful or divisive content. In general, Ugandan authorities have increasingly warned about online speech that could encourage hatred or unrest, though any legal outcome in this case has not been reported. The age of the suspect also makes the case notable, since it involves a child accused of serious online offenses and raises questions about youth use of social platforms and the handling of such matters by police and child-protection systems.