That same day, Biira was arrested and accused of circulating graphic photos of the aftermath of a deadly battle between security forces and the regional kings royal guard of the Rwenzururu kingdom  to a widely subscribed WhatsApp group, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Siku hiyo hiyo, Biira alikamatwa na kutuhumiwa kusambaza picha tata za matukio hayo ya kutisha ya mapigano kati ya vikosi vya usalama na walinzi wa mfalme wa Rwenzururu  kwa kundi la WhatsApp lenye wanachama wengi, kwa mujibu wa Committee to Protect Journalists (CPIJ).