By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Police has successfully arrested 10 suspects who allegedly orchestrated a string of robberies spanning through a period of November 2024 and January 2025 in the districts of Mityana, Kassanda, and some parts of Kampala.
According to Rachael Kawala, the Wamala regional police spokesperson’s statement issued on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, the suspects are; Sseguya Ivan alias Bashir, aged 19 years, Agaba Godfrey alias Boge, aged 19, Kabugo Shafik alias Fik, aged 19, and Kiiza Simon alias Andrew, aged 23 years.
Others are; Ndyanabo Mathias, aged 28, Turyahebwa Nicholas, aged 19, Nsabimana Peter alias Kajambiya, aged 22, Nakitulimana Sam, aged 20, Mubibi, aged 22, and Kayemba Umaru, aged 25 years.
Kawala says that on December 27, 2024, officers at Sekanyonyi Police Station arrested Sseguya Ivan in connection with an aggravated robbery incident at SACCO offices in Kanyogoga Village, Sekanyonyi.
During interrogation, he revealed the identities of his accomplices, leading to their arrests in Mityana Municipality, Nansana Municipality, and Kassanda District.
The suspects have confessed to involvement in a series of robberies in Mityana, Kassanda, and parts of Kampala during the period mentioned.
She says that in Mityana District alone, the following robberies were carried out by the ganga.
In December 27, 2024, Ssebagereka Vincent was attacked at Kikuuta Village, and his 15-year-old daughter was defiled.
In December 27, 2024: Namilimu Noelina of Lukingiride Village, Kalangalo Sub-County, was robbed of Shs500,000.
In December 27, 2024, Kasozi Samuel of Nakilagala Village, Kalangalo Sub-County, was robbed of Shs70,000.
In December 27, 2024, SACCO offices in Kanyogoga Village, Sekanyonyi Town Council, were broken into.
In January 3, 2025, Ssali Matayo and his wife, Tumwedaze Faith, were attacked at Kalangalo Village. Mobile phones and an unspecified amount of money were stolen, and the maid was raped. Tragically, Tumwedaze Faith passed away on January 4, 2025.
In January 3, 2025, Kizito of Kalangalo Village was robbed of mobile phones.
In January 3, 2025, Munyakindi Dan of Kalangalo LC1 Village was robbed of SACCO money amounting to Shs4,500,000.
The suspects also confessed to housebreakings, burglaries, and theft in areas such as Namukozi and Wabigalo in Mityana District.
Meanwhile, in Kassanda District, the gang carried out 6 robberies as follows; in December 20, 2024, Tumwebaze Stella of Bukuya Trading Center was robbed of Shs3,000,000, laptops, and mobile phones.
In December 30, 2024, Sserunjogi Yusufu Salongo was robbed of mobile phones, a national ID, and an unspecified amount of money.
In November 3, 2024, Lugeye Matayo was robbed of his mobile phone.
In November 18, 2024, Kahutu Yakobo was robbed of Shs 10,000,000 and mobile phones.
In December 25, 2024, Mfitumukiza Erick was robbed of Shs6,500,000 and mobile phones and in December 17, 2024, Muwonge Julius was robbed of a motorcycle (Reg. No. UEL 515A Bajaj Boxer), televisions, mobile phones, UGX 1,000,000, and two suitcases.
She says that searches conducted at the suspects’ premises have led to the recovery of several exhibits, including mobile phones identified by the victims. The suspects were also found in possession of breaking tools.
