Police have arrested an additional suspect in connection with the death of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, following an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026.
The suspect has been identified as Kabugo Henry, a 21-year-old boda boda rider and resident of Old Kira–Kisenyi.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Kabugo Henry was captured in video footage of the incident wearing a blue reflector jacket and concealing his face with a black hood.
The suspect was arrested in the Wandegeya area of Kampala in a joint operation involving Police and boda boda leadership from Nakawa Division.
This latest arrest brings the total number of suspects currently in custody to eleven (11) as investigations into the alleged mob killing continue.
We commend the boda boda community for its cooperation and support in assisting law enforcement efforts to identify and apprehend those involved in this criminal act.
Efforts remain ongoing to identify, trace, and arrest other individuals believed to have participated in the incident.
The Uganda Police Force remains committed to ensuring that all persons responsible are held accountable and brought before courts of law.
Further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
SP KAWALA RACHEAL
PRO KMP
