By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
IGANGA
Police in Iganga have arrested a businessman identified as Waiswa Kayeyera Mawazi and two others on charges of giving false information to police.
On Sunday 18th October, 2026, the suspect reported that he had been robbed of Shs4,700,000 while traveling in a motor vehicle Reg. No. UA 717BN, Isuzu Elf. The incident allegedly involved four men who were traveling in a Toyota Rav4.
According to Busoga East Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Kasadha Micheal, the crime intelligence team led by D/ASP Ssennono Ismael conducted thorough investigations which included; Analysis of police ANPR and CCTV camera footage and the telecommunication data.
“The investigations established that motor vehicle UA 717BN did not travel beyond Iganga town on the said date, contrary to the report that it was returning from Mbale. The alleged prime suspect’s movements were also found to have been limited to Busei, Nakalama Sub County.” Explained ASP Kasadha.
This prompted re-interrogation of the complainant, who later confessed that the robbery incident never occurred.
It was established that the incident was a result of a disagreement over a commission balance of Shs1,400,000 arising from the purchase transaction of motor vehicle UA 717BN between the complainant and a motor vehicle broker identified as Owor Ramathan.
On Sunday 18th October 2026, the broker removed the tarpaulin of the said vehicle which was parked in a garage at Nkono Village as a way of demanding his balance.
The complainant later went to police on advice by Ali Najib and falsely reported aggravated robbery.
Three suspects have been detained at Iganga Central Police Station to assist with investigations on charges of Giving False Information Contrary to Section 115 of the Penal Code Act vide SD REF 109/19/10/2026.
Police strongly warns members of the public against giving false information to police, as it is a criminal offence and diverts police resources from genuine cases.
