Masaka police arrest trio for defaming MP-elect Justine Nameere on social media

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Police in Masaka have arrested three individuals, including a journalist and two TikTok content creators, over allegations of spreading false information targeting Woman MP-elect Justine Nameere.The arrests were confirmed by Greater Masaka Regional Police Spokesperson Twaha Kasirye, who identified the suspects as Frank Bwekumbule, a journalist attached to Impact FM, and TikTok users Frank Kagwa and Joseph Kikawa.According to police, the trio allegedly shared videos on TikTok accusing Nameere of acquiring coffee seedlings from farmers without paying for them. In the widely circulated clips, the suspects reportedly labeled the MP-elect with terms such as “thief,” “cheat,” and “fraudster.”Kasirye stated that preliminary investigations found the allegations to be false, lacking any supporting evidence, and deliberately intended to damage Nameere’s reputation.Justine Nameere visits CPS over Full Figure assault allegations, Norbert Events arrestedAuthorities say the content was maliciously disseminated on social media, prompting swift action from law enforcement.The suspects are currently in custody as investigations into the matter continue.The post Masaka police arrest trio for defaming MP-elect Justine Nameere on social media appeared first on MBU.