Police in Wakiso have arrested one suspect in connection with aggravated robbery that happened in Sumbwe village ,Sumbwe parish Wakiso district on a resident of the area.
Preliminary findings indicate that on 13/02/2026 at about 10:00 PM, the victim, a resident of Sumbwe Village, Sumbwe Parish in Wakiso District, was riding home when he picked up two men around Busega who had disguised themselves as passengers heading to Sumbwe Village.
Upon reaching Sumbwe, the two men reportedly pulled out a panga and attacked the victim, cutting his riding helmet before robbing him of his red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UMA 191DV, and a mobile phone.
On 09/03/2026, following an intelligence-led operation, one suspect was arrested from Kikunyu Village, Kamengo in Mpigi District. The suspect is a bodaboda rider and a resident of the said area.
During the operation, several exhibits were recovered, including a mobile phone believed to belong to the victim, a numberless motorcycle, and two other motorcycles UEB 559Q and UEC 678N.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects. More details will be shared in due course.
Sp Kawala Racheal
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