Police have intensified the fight against criminal gangs following a series of intelligence-led operations that resulted in the arrest of 65 suspects in different areas of Wakiso District and Kampala Metropolitan.
The operations followed information received by police regarding a group of youths suspected of being behind a number of robbery incidents involving pangas in Kikajjo Zone, Namasuba Parish, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality in Wakiso District.
Acting on the intelligence, officers from Katwe Police Division conducted a targeted operation in the area on July 20, 2026, leading to the arrest of 13 suspects believed to be connected to the criminal activities.
The suspects were identified as Bubegeye Yacob, Ssebyonjo Jokana, Mutenyo Kamad, Wamoya Andrew, Masaba Ben, Wandera Abu, Waniale Nathan, Mugobera Emma, Mafabi Ramadan, Nahabwe Innocent, Webyoya Ashiraf, Webisa Moris, and Chagamu Seezi.
During the operation, police recovered three pangas from two suspects, Waniale Nathan and Mugobera Emma. The two have been charged with being in possession of dangerous weapons, while the remaining 11 suspects were charged with public nuisance.
Police said investigations into the matter are ongoing to establish whether the suspects are linked to other criminal incidents reported in the area.
Meanwhile, Kampala Metropolitan Police carried out similar intelligence-led operations in several crime-prone areas, including Mukono Central, Namumira, Ngandu Village, Bajjo, Ntinda, Nyenje, Seeta, Goma, Kakiri, and other identified locations.
The operations led to the arrest of 52 more suspects who are currently in police custody awaiting further investigations and appearance in court.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala said the operations are part of continued efforts by security agencies to identify and disrupt criminal networks using intelligence information.
Police have encouraged members of the public to continue providing information about suspicious activities, saying cooperation between communities and security agencies remains key in preventing crime and maintaining safety.
