Kampala, Uganda — September 23, 2026
Police have arrested seven suspects and recovered a number of items believed to be stolen during an operation conducted in Kinawataka, Kalerwe and Central Zones in Mbuya One Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala.
The operation was carried out on September 23, 2026, by Jinja Road Police Division through Kinawataka Police following information about a group allegedly involved in robberies, burglaries, housebreaking and phone snatching in Kinawataka and surrounding areas.
Among those arrested are Kyabagu Edward alias Zagga, 28, and Kutosi George alias Kiwuka/Virus, 26, who are being investigated in connection with a robbery case registered at Kinawataka Police Station.
Police say preliminary inquiries indicate that the two suspects may be linked to a wider criminal group operating in the area.
Other suspects arrested include Kajura Ronald, Muzaale Godwin, Bengo Arafat, Boyi Samuel and Odomel James Victor alias Oundo. Some of them are being investigated in connection with recent cases involving burglary, housebreaking and theft of electronic items.
During the operation, police recovered several exhibits believed to be connected to criminal activities. These include a 55-inch Hisense smart television, speakers, more than 14 mobile phones, a laptop, a panga, housebreaking implements, laptop bags and student identification cards, among other items.
The suspects are currently detained at Kinawataka Police Station as investigations continue. Police are also working to identify the owners of the recovered property and recover additional stolen items.
Authorities say efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects who remain at large and dismantle the wider criminal group allegedly operating in the area.
Kampala Metropolitan Police has commended members of the local community for providing information that supported the operation and urged the public to continue reporting suspected criminal activities.
The statement was issued by ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer, Kampala Metropolitan Police.
