Ugandan opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has been arrested by the country’s security forces during the protest he led against the abduction, torture and murder of his supporters.

The arrest was disclosed in a tweet posted on Monday by the administrators of his verified Twitter handle.

“Bobi Wine arrested as he led MPs and other leaders in a peaceful protest against the abduction, torture and murder of his supporters. The protest was taking place at City Square, Kampala. ~ ADMIN,” the tweet stated.

Bobi Wine had last week called on Ugandans to “rise up peacefully and unarmed” in protest against President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the East African country for nearly four decades.

“I call upon you to rise up peacefully and unarmed to demonstrate against the regime that has oppressed us, exploited us and turned us into slaves in our own country.

“We invite you to march to your respective district offices and seek answers,” he said earlier.