Uganda Police Force

KMP EAST POLICE CRACKS DOWN ON NOTORIOUS ROBBERY GANG

The Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) East has successfully dismantled a notorious robbery gang that has been terrorizing residents in Mukono Municipality and its surrounding areas.

The operation followed a series of aggravated robbery incidents in which a group of youths, commonly known as "Eggaali", attacked members of the public using dangerous weapons such as knives, pangas, and pavers. The gang would rob victims of their valuables, including mobile phones, bags, cash, laptops, and wristwatches, particularly along Kayunga Road, Kusatu, Nasuuti, and Wantoni areas.

In response to the growing complaints, Police launched a spearhead intelligence-led operation targeting the criminal group.

On 25th May 2026, a case of aggravated robbery was registered at Mukono Central Police Station under SD Reference No. 04/25/05/2026. The complainant, a technician, reported that he had been attacked and robbed of cash and other personal property while returning home.

Following intensive investigations, Police developed crucial leads. On 31st May 2026, a swift operation was conducted, resulting in the arrest of one suspect identified as Muhanguzi Vian, aged 25 years. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to participating in a series of robberies within Mukono and disclosed the identities of his accomplices.

Muhanguzi subsequently led the operation team to Kigombya Cell, where the gang maintained a hideout. According to the suspect, the group would spend their days at the location and only emerge at night to carry out robberies.

At the hideout, Police arrested the following suspects:

- Mubiru David, alias "City", aged 20 years;
- Kizito Solomon, alias "Kitama", aged 18 years;
- Ssemanda Junior, alias "Kamese", a juvenile aged 17 years;
- Muyomba Paul, alias "Matama", aged 17 years; and
- Okumu Mark, alias "Sekere", aged 18 years.

During interrogation, the suspects admitted to committing numerous robberies within Mukono Municipality and stated that they had lost count of the number of people they had attacked.

A search conducted at the premises led to the recovery of several exhibits, including:

- One Burdizzo;
- One pruning machine;
- One hammer;
- One pair of scissors;
- Six wristwatches;
- Suspected o***m;
- Counterfeit currency notes in denominations of UGX 20,000 and UGX 50,000;
- Eighteen SIM cards;
- One torch;
- Two face masks;
- Two heavy-duty door cutters;
- Eight knives, including one butterfly knife; and
- Six phone chargers.

Further investigations led to the arrest of the gang's alleged ringleader, Lubanga Brian, alias "2PAC".

The operation remains ongoing as efforts continue to trace and apprehend other members of the criminal network.

On 2 June 2026, the Minerals Protection Unit, led by the Zonal Commander, closed an illegal gold mining site located in Mabuka Village, Bukana Sub-county, Namayingo District, due to serious safety concerns.

The operation commenced at 2:12 p.m. and was aimed at protecting the lives of individuals who have been engaging in illegal mining activities that pose significant risks to their safety.

The decision followed an incident that occurred on Sunday, 31 May 2026, at about 1:00 p.m., when six people were rescued after becoming trapped underground when part of the mine caved in and collapsed during mining activities.

The operation is ongoing, including during the night hours, to ensure that all individuals vacate the site and that no further illegal mining activities take place.

ASP Kasadha Micheal
PRO BUSOGA EAST

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Police in Busia District arrested one suspect in connection with a case of burglary and theft reported at Abocet Village, Sikuda Sub-county, on 29th May 2026 at around 1200hrs.

According to the complainant, unknown person(s) unlawfully gained entry into his home by digging behind the house before breaking the door and stealing a mobile phone, camera, laptop, cash, and other valuables worth millions of shillings while he was away from home.

The complainant later reported the matter to Police and requested the deployment of a police sniffer dog to assist in tracing the suspects.

Upon introduction at the scene by the dog handler, the sniffer dog immediately picked up a human scent and trailed for approximately 800 metres to a junction, where it confidently took the left direction for another 200 metres before leading officers to the residence of one Mulyakyami Banuli, a 23-year-old scrap collector and resident of the same area.

Upon arrival, officers found the suspect inside his house playing loud music and dancing alone while using a newly acquired woofer suspected to be part of the stolen property. He was immediately arrested.

A subsequent search conducted at the suspect’s residence led to the recovery of a bundle of cash amounting to UGX 4.6 million hidden under the bed, in addition to other money found in his possession, bringing the total recovered amount to UGX 4,889,100.

The suspect remains in custody as investigations into the matter continue.

Following a tip-off and an incident report of a stolen motorcycle registered at Nansana Police under reference Nansana 06/28/05/2026, officers from Lwampanga Town Council Police Station, working jointly with the Zengebe Marine Detach, mounted an effective operation and deployment at the Zengebe Ferry crossing.

At about 1700hrs, the suspect, whose image had earlier been captured by CCTV cameras, appeared at the ferry while riding the suspected stolen motorcycle. He was immediately intercepted and arrested by the security team.

Preliminary findings indicate that the suspect was transporting the motorcycle to Kalaki District. He is currently detained at Lwampanga Town Council Police Station as investigations continue.

ASP TWIINEAMAZIMA SAM
PRO SAVANNAH