Katwe Police Division is holding six suspects in connection with a series of alleged panga-wielding robberies that have been reported in different parts of the Kampala Metropolitan Area, particularly in Kabowa, Rubaga Division.
According to police, the suspects were arrested following an incident that occurred on June 29, 2026, when a businessman and resident of Kabowa was allegedly attacked and robbed by unknown assailants while in the company of his sister.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the victims were travelling to Kironde Zone in Ndeeba Parish, Rubaga Division, to purchase food when they were intercepted by two men riding motorcycles and armed with pangas. The assailants reportedly assaulted the victims before stealing a handbag, a mobile phone, and an unspecified amount of cash.
Members of the public, assisted by first responders, managed to apprehend one of the suspects, identified as Mutyaba Nasir. He was immediately arrested and taken to Kabowa Police Station for further management.
Police say information obtained during interrogation of the suspect led to the arrest of five additional suspects identified as Musinguzi Herbert, Kalyango Patrick, Talemwa Owen, Kyeyune Ronald, and Mwase Ivan.
Investigators also recovered and impounded two motorcycles, registration numbers UMA 281KD and UMA 359EV, which are believed to have been used to facilitate the robberies.
Preliminary findings suggest that the suspects are boda boda riders operating from Bakiga Boda Boda Stage and Gavan Boda Boda Stage in Kabowa.
The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue. Authorities are working to establish whether they are connected to other aggravated robbery cases reported across the Kampala Metropolitan Area. Efforts are also underway to identify additional victims and recover stolen property.
The Uganda Police Force has commended members of the public whose swift response contributed to the arrest of the first suspect. Police have further urged residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious individuals and criminal activities promptly, and continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime.I can also make it more suitable for a news website headline and SEO format if needed.
