Police Arrest Three Suspected Armed Robbers in Mukono-Wakiso Districts

Police arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered stolen property after a violent pre-dawn crime spree in Mukono and Wakiso districts. The gang, armed with pangas, attacked several villages, targeting residents in Nabweru, Kyaliwajjala, and Sonde. The suspects were pursued by boda-boda riders and police officers, leading to their eventual arrest. Two suspects were arrested, and one was shot and incapacitated after attempting to hack an officer. Recovered items included three pangas, a motorcycle, and three smartphones suspected to have been stolen during the robberies.

Key Takeaways:

• The three suspected armed robbers were arrested after a violent pre-dawn crime spree that targeted several villages in Mukono and Wakiso districts on July 27.
• The gang was armed with pangas and attacked residents in Nabweru, Kyaliwajjala, and Sonde, as well as Seeta Town in Mukono.
• Boda-boda riders and police officers pursued the suspects, leading to their arrest.
• Two suspects, Asimwe Stephen, 26, and Musinga Musa, 22, were arrested, while another, Nsubuga, was shot and incapacitated after attempting to hack a police officer.
• Recovered items included three pangas, a motorcycle bearing registration number UGG 597Y, and three smartphones suspected to have been stolen during the robberies.
• Nsubuga was taken to hospital for treatment under police custody.
• The Uganda Police Force reported that 6,042 cases of aggravated robbery were recorded across the country in 2024, a slight increase from 5,908 cases in 2023.
• Many of these cases involved the use of pangas, knives, and blunt objects to intimidate or harm victims.
• Police commended the vigilance of the boda-boda community and urged the public to remain alert.
• Investigations into the full extent of the gang's activities are ongoing.

Statistics:

• 6,042 cases of aggravated robbery were recorded across the country in 2024 (Source: Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report).
• This represents a slight increase from 5,908 cases in 2023 (Source: Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report).
• Three pangas and a motorcycle bearing registration number UGG 597Y were recovered from Asimwe.
• Three smartphones suspected to have been stolen during the robberies were recovered by the police.
• Nsubuga was shot and incapacitated by the waist and leg after attempting to hack a police officer.

Sources:

• Uganda Police Force: Statement regarding the arrest of three suspected armed robbers in Mukono and Wakiso districts.
• Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report: 2024.